This article explores the ongoing pursuit of educational equity for students with disabilities, examining both the meaningful progress made in schools and the setbacks that continue to reinforce disparities. It highlights concrete examples of improved accessibility and funding for special education programs, while also acknowledging persistent gaps in resources and inclusivity. Drawing from my personal experience with working with special needs campers in a summer camp, the article illustrates the complexities of inclusion, how supportive structures and advocates can create equitable environments, yet labels and separation can still unintentionally stigmatize. Ultimately, the article unpacks the growing social divide between being “able” and “disabled” students and argues that true equity requires understanding and addressing the nuanced realities behind such distinctions. 

The paper will examine the fragility of the Rule of Law within present-day American politics, focusing on whether those in positions of power, particularly legislators and other elected officials, are truly held accountable under the same legal standards as ordinary citizens. It’ll begin with an overview of the Rule of Law and its foundational principles, then analyze how these ideals have been challenged in practice. The paper will highlight how systemic weaknesses allow politicians to evade consequences, ultimately revealing how the Rule of Law, despite being central to democracy, remains vulnerable to erosion when political power is placed above legal restraint.