<p>In this episode, Nicnac returns from a long hiatus to advocate for expanding our rights to include economic rights. They also talk about how they are coping with the world, given that they are disabled, neurodivergent, and trans.</p><p>Nicnac’s Rights:</p><p>All people of the world and all visitors thereto shall have:</p><p>1. A right to make their own reproductive choices. Including terminating their own pregnancy at any time, and the right to have their ability to procreate medically eliminated upon request at any age.</p><p>2. A right to be free from discrimination based on race, gender, appearance, class, or physical or mental ability</p><p>3  A right to choose their own name, pronouns, and gender. Should their body not reflect their gender identity, they shall have the right to freely access the medical services needed to remedy the situation. This shall happen as soon as they express their chosen identity</p><p>4. A right to free, safe, appropriate, and accessible housing in the place of their choosing.</p><p>5. A right to free, safe, accessible, and confidential medical care, including physical care, mental care at least once a week for an hour, as well as vision, hearing, and dental care</p><p>10. A right to free,  accessible, and reliable transportation</p><p>6. The right to free, reliable, and accessible Internet access on the devices of their choosing</p><p>7. The right to free electric power, running water, and working and reliable heating and air conditioning.</p><p>9. The right to assistance in maintaining their home and independence for as long as possible</p><p>10. The right to a universal basic income tied to inflation that covers their expenses and allows some enjoyment of life. </p><p>10. The right to be free from government interference or surveillance.</p><p>11. The right to free, continuous, and accessible education </p><p>12. The right to marry whoever they choose</p><p>13. The right to be free from required military service </p><p>14. The right to pursue their own interests and be free of forced labor</p><p>15. The right to unionize should they choose to labor.</p><p>16. The right to full body autonomy, including the right to die at a time and manner of their choosing if the social contract fails </p><p>Opening track: Raindrop Rhapsody by Option 42. Used with permission of the artist<br>Closing Track: The Fool&#39;s Guide by <a href="https://antonyrotunno.bandcamp.com"><u>Antony Rotunno</u></a>. Used with permission of the artist</p>

The Nicnac Podcast

Nicnac Marsh

Nicnac Podcast Season 18 Episode 1: Speak Like Your Life Depends On It Because It Does!

MAR 15, 202613 MIN
The Nicnac Podcast

Nicnac Podcast Season 18 Episode 1: Speak Like Your Life Depends On It Because It Does!

MAR 15, 202613 MIN

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<p>In this episode, Nicnac returns from a long hiatus to advocate for expanding our rights to include economic rights. They also talk about how they are coping with the world, given that they are disabled, neurodivergent, and trans.</p><p>Nicnac’s Rights:</p><p>All people of the world and all visitors thereto shall have:</p><p>1. A right to make their own reproductive choices. Including terminating their own pregnancy at any time, and the right to have their ability to procreate medically eliminated upon request at any age.</p><p>2. A right to be free from discrimination based on race, gender, appearance, class, or physical or mental ability</p><p>3  A right to choose their own name, pronouns, and gender. Should their body not reflect their gender identity, they shall have the right to freely access the medical services needed to remedy the situation. This shall happen as soon as they express their chosen identity</p><p>4. A right to free, safe, appropriate, and accessible housing in the place of their choosing.</p><p>5. A right to free, safe, accessible, and confidential medical care, including physical care, mental care at least once a week for an hour, as well as vision, hearing, and dental care</p><p>10. A right to free,  accessible, and reliable transportation</p><p>6. The right to free, reliable, and accessible Internet access on the devices of their choosing</p><p>7. The right to free electric power, running water, and working and reliable heating and air conditioning.</p><p>9. The right to assistance in maintaining their home and independence for as long as possible</p><p>10. The right to a universal basic income tied to inflation that covers their expenses and allows some enjoyment of life. </p><p>10. The right to be free from government interference or surveillance.</p><p>11. The right to free, continuous, and accessible education </p><p>12. The right to marry whoever they choose</p><p>13. The right to be free from required military service </p><p>14. The right to pursue their own interests and be free of forced labor</p><p>15. The right to unionize should they choose to labor.</p><p>16. The right to full body autonomy, including the right to die at a time and manner of their choosing if the social contract fails </p><p>Opening track: Raindrop Rhapsody by Option 42. Used with permission of the artist<br>Closing Track: The Fool&#39;s Guide by <a href="https://antonyrotunno.bandcamp.com"><u>Antony Rotunno</u></a>. Used with permission of the artist</p>