Mari Ness, writer of things: At least two major politicians in this country use wheelchairs. (Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Greg Abbott of Texas - it's even a bipartisan thing.) Just, auugh.

It would definitely be helpful if we could have serious discussions about the political future of this country without stigmatizing mobility aids.

IMO this is a straight-up ageist and ableist image, no?

Wouldn't it.

At least two major politicians in this country use wheelchairs. (Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Greg Abbott of Texas - it's even a bipartisan thing.) Just, auugh.

I wish these things were more normalized but of course it speaks to the obstacles ppl face.

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