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Jun 153 min read

Embracing Authenticity in Leadership: Why Your Background Shouldn't Hold You Back

By Taylor Ragano In the realm of politics, there's often a misconception that only those with pristine backgrounds or impressive resumes...

Jun 152 min read

A Path to Equality: Supporting Candidates with Disabilities in Politics

By Taylor Ragano At the heart of my mission is the creation of a coalition dedicated to promoting disability representation in politics....

Jun 152 min read

Leading with Bipolar: Pioneering Disability Advocacy in Politics

By Taylor Ragano My goal for the future is to make history as the first Republican elected to office while openly living with bipolar...

Jun 151 min read

Creating a Level Playing Field: Advocating for Age-Neutral Fellowship Policies

By Taylor Ragano In the realm of academic and professional fellowships, age restrictions can pose significant barriers, particularly for...

Jun 152 min read

Breaking Silence: Amplifying Disability Voices in Government

By Taylor Ragano In the landscape of American politics, representation matters profoundly. Yet, for individuals with...

Jun 152 min read

Empowering Compassionate Policing: The CIT Training Initiative

By Taylor Ragano Advocating for Comprehensive CIT Training in Law Enforcement In recent years, the intersection of mental health crises...

Jun 152 min read

Future of Care: Integrating AI for Mental Health and Addiction

By Taylor Ragano My journey into mental health care began with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in my late teens, leading to five years of...