J. Logan Smilges
Queer, trans, disabled scholar and assistant professor of English language and literature at the University of British Columbia, author of Crip Negativity and Queer Silence.
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Jan 10, 2026 • 57min
J. Logan Smilges, "Crip Negativity" (U of Minnesota Press, 2023)
J. Logan Smilges, a queer, trans, disabled scholar at UBC, dives into the complexities of disability and activism through their work, Crip Negativity. They discuss how therapy and the pandemic sparked their exploration of 'bad crip feelings' and critique narrow definitions of access. Smilges advocates for envisioning expansive and unreasonable accommodations, emphasizing the collective power of refusal and care. They also weave in insights from queer, mad, and Black studies, proposing that grappling with negativity can foster deeper connections and critique of ableism.
Jan 9, 2026 • 57min
J. Logan Smilges, "Crip Negativity" (U of Minnesota Press, 2023)
In this engaging discussion, J. Logan Smilges, a queer, trans, disabled scholar, critiques the limitations of disability politics since the ADA. They introduce the concept of 'crip negativity,' exploring how negative feelings can spark community care and a demand for more transformative access. Smilges argues for a reevaluation of reasonable accommodations and introduces 'access thievery' to address systemic barriers. Through their interdisciplinary approach, they connect disability studies to broader social movements, emphasizing the importance of shared struggles and vulnerability.
