PinnedEdison McDonaldHow to Solve the Rural Organizing Crisis?Traveling across the plains of Nebraska, I frequently watch as the snow whisks through dried cornstalks. Knowing the ground may be hard…Dec 26, 2021Dec 26, 2021
PinnedEdison McDonaldOur Tax Dollars Support People with Disabilities… Right?Many people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) do not get the support they need in the United StatesSep 20, 20212Sep 20, 20212
Edison McDonaldThe Farm Bills Implications for People with DisabilitiesOver 60 years ago, the De-Institutionalization Movement started to bring people with disabilities into the community. Yet still, access to…Jul 6, 2023Jul 6, 2023
Edison McDonaldA Key Solution to our Staffing Crisis is People with DisabilitiesThere are a lot of conversations going around about having a hard time finding people to work for them. It’s frequently blamed on this…Oct 22, 2021Oct 22, 2021
Edison McDonaldIn-Person is Done: Long Live HybridI love driving. It’s a time to think, a time to process, and gain a better understanding of the world. I frequently drive across the state…Oct 19, 2021Oct 19, 2021
Edison McDonaldHow our Elections Aren’t AccessibleA common refrain in the disability community is, “Vote like your life depends on it. Because it does.” For people with disabilities, many…Sep 28, 2021Sep 28, 2021
Edison McDonaldOrganizing in Faith CommunitiesWithin community organizing, a key piece has been ignored by so many. That piece is communities of faith. Being a Christian (Presbyterian)…Sep 17, 2021Sep 17, 2021
Edison McDonaldCommunity Organizing During CovidCommunity organizing has become radically different nearly overnight. We went from in-person, to entirely virtual, to now some sort of new…Sep 11, 2021Sep 11, 2021
Edison McDonaldPros and Cons of Using a Fiscal AgentHere in Nebraska, we have faced massive storms leading to tremendous amounts of damage. Luckily as our University Fight Song says “We’ll…Sep 9, 20211Sep 9, 20211
