Saleem Juma was 14 when he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a variation of Crohn’s Disease. Now 24, he’s lost 4.5 of his digestive organs to the aggressive condition, in combination with volvulus (intestinal twisting and necrosis of the bowel). He’s been hospitalised 60+ times and survived several surgeries, but continues to hold down work as a model, reality TV show co-producer, and blogger. Did we mention he also nabbed the Mr Washington State title for 2017? Here Saleem talks Sarah through his story, and what it’s like to live with a largely hidden disability.
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Q&A | Carrie Stoddart-Smith on going pro with her politics
Carrie Stoddart-Smith is a policy advisor, Māori development specialist and prominent writer on Māori politics, economics and the legal system based in Auckland, New Zealand. Now, she’s doing what few bonafide political nerds get the chance to do: run as an election candidate – both on the party list and for her home electorate of Pakuranga, for the Māori Party in the country’s upcoming general election.
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