Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In 1924, 17-year-old Carrie Buck was institutionalized, having been deemed ...

I have schizophrenia, and I had to stop working full time when I was in my 40s. Navigating life with far less income has been a challenge, but it hasn't been insurmountable. This article is part of ...

A violent assault by four men in an empty lot left Belo Miguel Cipriani totally blind at the age of 27 years. Today, almost two decades later, he is a successful author, accessibility consultant, and ...