Category: Able Americans

Ocasio-Cortez Lives Up to Worst Stereotypes of the Participation Trophy Generation

Ocasio-Cortez Lives Up to Worst Stereotypes of the Participation Trophy Generation

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In her opinion piece for The Daily Caller Able Americans Senior Advisor Melissa Ortiz writes, "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington has always been a favorite movie among civic-minded and nostalgic Americans, especially Baby Boomers and early Generation X. Now a new generation of ...
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The Meaning of “CAVU” for One American

The Meaning of “CAVU” for One American

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In a blog post for the Independent Women's Forum Able Americans Senior Advisor Melissa Ortiz writes, "America celebrated the life of a beloved president last week. We watched the Bush family and the nation mourn. We heard wonderful memories about the ...
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A woman blessed by the ADA

A woman blessed by the ADA

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In her opinion piece for Administration for Community Living, Able Americans Senior Advisor Melissa Ortiz writes, "Maria von Trapp writes in her book, The Story of the von Trapp Family Singers, about her youngest son's first communion. Johannes gleefully announced, “Now it’s ...
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I’m a Woman with a Disability Who Voted for Donald Trump. Here’s Why

I’m a Woman with a Disability Who Voted for Donald Trump. Here’s Why

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In her opinion piece for Time, Able Americans Senior Advisor Melissa Ortiz writes, "My whole life I have cast off the labels and stereotypes others foisted upon me. Thus, politics-by-category annoys me. Unfortunately, in the 2016 presidential election cycle, America seemed convinced ...
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As Colorado Legalizes Assisted Suicide, Don’t Be Conned by the Agenda of Death

As Colorado Legalizes Assisted Suicide, Don’t Be Conned by the Agenda of Death

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In her opinion piece for The Daily Signal, Able Americans Senior Advisor Melissa Ortiz writes, "Campaign season 2016 is officially over. As I sat in stunned elation watching the last of the presidential returns filter in during the wee hours of ...
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