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Candidate Urged to Apologize for Disability Slur | Montpelier News
A disability rights group is demanding an apology from Republican congressional candidate Anthony Constantino after a viral video surfaced showing him using the slur “retarded” while joking about “retard passes” with comedian Ricky Berwick. The incident, which occurred before Constantino launched his campaign, has sparked outrage over language that fuels stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities. While both men say they’re friends — with Berwick crediting Constantino for helping him find accessible housing — the Northern Regional Center for Independent Living insists public…
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