s.e. smith

s.e. smith is a Northern California-based writer and journalist who has appeared in The Guardian, Teen Vogue, Esquire, Time, Vice, Bitch Magazine, In These Times, and many other fine publications. smith’s work focuses on an intersectional approach to social issues. Follow smith on Twitter @sesmith

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One in Three Disabled Women Are Sexually Assaulted on Campus—And Colleges Aren’t Paying Attention

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Many campus officials haven't considered disability issues when administering sexual assault response programs.

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For Nonbinary Parents, Giving Birth Can Be Especially Fraught

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When it comes to conversations on trans birth and parenting—when they exist at all—the vast and complex nonbinary community doesn't tend to be as visible.

Disabled Prisoners Sue Over Santa Barbara County Jail Conditions

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One plaintiff, Maria Tracy, lost the vision in her right eye as a result of inadequate medical care, while 52-year-old Raymond Herrera died inside in 2015 while serving a ten-day sentence because staff didn't give him his anti-seizure medications and he sustained a fatal internal injury during a seizure.

Will Wendy’s Help Protect Farmworkers From Sexual Violence?

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Wendy's has chosen to source tomatoes and other produce from Mexico, including from firms with a known history of human rights violations.

Disability Should Be Integral to the #MeToo Conversation

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The slew of mainstream media coverage of the hashtag has largely ignored the issue of disability in conjunction with sexual harassment and violence.

Republicans’ Push to Strip Health Care From Vulnerable People Shows Disability Rights Are No Longer Bipartisan

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When it comes to disability, Congress has been remarkably good at leaving party ideology at the door in the interest of the common good—until now.

The Growing Neo-Nazi Public Profile Is of Grave Concern to Disabled People

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For all disabled people, worries about white nationalists and Nazi sentiment on the rise take on a highly personal dimension.

Forced Sterilization Won’t Fix the Drug Crisis

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The justice system is often intertwined with the drug epidemic, and frequently not to the benefit of those dealing with substance abuse.

How the New York Times Is Characterizing Disabled People as Burdens

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While Gary Comstock's family needed to make the choice most appropriate to their needs, the apparent desire to impose that choice on others crosses a line.

Congressional Republicans Will Make It Even Harder for Rural Patients to Access Mental Health Care

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Tools that help rural communities address mental health needs, including regional clinics and telemedicine, are at severe risk from Medicaid cuts and other policy changes.

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