List: Activism | Curated by Kate Lynch | Medium

May 2, 2023

32 stories

Activism

Writing that leans into creating a more equitable, inclusive world.

This story is no longer available

In

Counter Arts

by

Allie Funk

You’re not “Motivating” Disabled Kids, You’re Just Bullying Them

How educators and therapists talk to disabled children.

Apr 18, 2023

A black and white close-up of a young boy crying.

Apr 18, 2023

In

Change Your Mind Change Your Life

by

Kate Lynch

Radical Loving Kindness During the Struggle

When you are grounded in self-love, it helps all of us.

Feb 19, 2023

Radical Loving Kindness During the Struggle

Feb 19, 2023

This story is no longer available

In

neurodiversified

by

Jillian Enright

Building Self-Advocacy Skills

Self-advocacy tips for neurodivergent youth and adults

Feb 13, 2023

Building Self-Advocacy Skills

Feb 13, 2023

In

neurodiversified

by

Kate Lynch

Hey Scientists: Mice Do Not Have Autism!

My kid’s 7th grade science teacher showed a video claiming fecal matter cures autism in mice… but guess what?

Jan 12, 2023

Hey Scientists: Mice Do Not Have Autism!

Jan 12, 2023

In

neurodiversified

by

Jillian Enright

Creating Accessible Content

Making your writing, presentations, and posts accessible for a neurodiverse audience

Sep 15, 2022

Image is a computer keyboard with predominately white keys. There are three blue keys with white symbols: one is a wheelchair user, one is the symbol to represent Deaf, and one is a Blind person with a cane.

Sep 15, 2022

In

Better Humans

by

Kate Lynch

For a More Inclusive Future This Father’s Day, Let’s Smash the Patriarchy

Can we create more family harmony and heal our oppressive culture by supporting caregiver equity?

Jun 17, 2022

For a More Inclusive Future This Father’s Day, Let’s Smash the Patriarchy

Jun 17, 2022

In

The Brain is a Noodle

by

Kate Lynch

Systemic and Family Denial Leaves Our Children Isolated, Causing Overwhelming Distress

This spring, as everything is blooming and coming alive, there is so much tragic, preventable and innocent death.

May 27, 2022

Systemic and Family Denial Leaves Our Children Isolated, Causing Overwhelming Distress

May 27, 2022

In

The Brain is a Noodle

by

Kate Lynch

Reimagining Righteous Anger

I’m reading two books which deal with shadow, a topic I’m drawn to like moth to flame.

Nov 29, 2021

Reimagining Righteous Anger

Nov 29, 2021

In

Family Matters

by

Adrienne Parkhurst

Mommy, Where Do They Go?

An impromptu gender conversation with my 7-year-old son

Apr 11, 2022

Rainbow banner with “they, them” in labels on front.

Apr 11, 2022

In

Age of Empathy

by

Kate Lynch

‘Come From Away’ Brought Me Home

As the characters were having cathartic human experiences on stage, I had mine from my seat.

Mar 21, 2022

‘Come From Away’ Brought Me Home

Mar 21, 2022

This story is no longer available

In

Curated Newsletters

by

Zuri Stevens

6 Ways A Black Person Can Tell A White Person Isn’t Racist

It’s not that complicated

Jan 24, 2022

6 Ways A Black Person Can Tell A White Person Isn’t Racist

Jan 24, 2022

In

Age of Empathy

by

Kate Lynch

As Omicron Surges, the Sound of Sirens Triggers a Stress Response

Ambulance meditation to support you in difficult times

Jan 21, 2022

As Omicron Surges, the Sound of Sirens Triggers a Stress Response

Jan 21, 2022

In

ZORA

by

Danielle Moodie

America’s Parable: Octavia Butler Tried to Warn Us

Economic instability, climate change, and White Christian fascism made a maelstrom

Sep 7, 2021

America’s Parable: Octavia Butler Tried to Warn Us

Sep 7, 2021

In

Momentum

by

Jeffrey Kass

The Absurdity of Racists Co-opting MLK’s Legacy

Stop using Dr. King to support racist systems

Jan 12, 2022

The Absurdity of Racists Co-opting MLK’s Legacy

Jan 12, 2022

In

The Brain is a Noodle

by

Kate Lynch

Home Covid-19 Tests Stir Up Gendered Trauma

It was sitting on the kitchen table: negative. A relief. No, it was not a pregnancy test. Have you noticed that they look the same? After…

Jan 11, 2022

Home Covid-19 Tests Stir Up Gendered Trauma

Jan 11, 2022

Becca Spence Dobias

Rapid Covid Tests Remind Us Again That No One Is Thinking About Women

Rapid Covid tests look almost identical to home pregnancy tests, and as home testing becomes more ubiquitous, many are dealing with…

Jan 6, 2022

Jan 6, 2022

In

ZORA

by

Carvell Wallace

In Memory of Ms Gloria Jean Watkins aka bell hooks

I’m so sad to be doing this again. Again, and again. I know that death happens, but in a country that is always trying to separate us from…

Dec 15, 2021

In Memory of Ms Gloria Jean Watkins aka bell hooks

Dec 15, 2021

Kate Lynch

Kate Lynch

she/her

11.9K Followers

https://katelynch.substack.com/ I'm a mindful parenting coach who helps parents self-regulate so they can enjoy raising their neurodivergent kids.

Following

Help
Status
About
Careers
Press
Blog
Privacy
Terms
Text to speech
Teams