#MyDisabledLifeIsWorthy: Disability Rights Activists Push Back Against CDC Director’s Ableist Remark
by Sophie Trist — During a recent video interview, CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said, “The overwhelming number of deaths — over 75% occurred in people who had at least four comorbidities, so really, these are people who were unwell to begin with, and yes, really encouraging news in the context of Omicron.” I don’t believe that Dr. Walensky intended to dehumanize and dismiss the disabled and chronically ill people who are most at risk from COVID-19, but her words came ac