Adult Topics: Social Issues: Dwarfism
In the last few years there have been a few gatherings of Little People that were covered by the news media. Other articles cover stories about individuals and groups trying to change society's image of people with dwarfism.
News articles are shown in reverse chronological order. A
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John Brumby says midget racing hurtful to small people
new.com.au, By Adrian Dunn and Adam Hamilton, 13 October 2009
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Inside Kunming's 'dwarf empire'
GoKunming, 8 October 2009
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Turner Syndrome Society of the United States Announces Ambitious Goal to Crush Ignorance of Turner Syndrome (TS)
EarthTimes, 31 July 2009
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fter gays, will short men be heard?
hindustan times, By Ramesh Babu, 8 July 2009
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No M-word, eliminate all flies, bantams, feathers now
Examiner.com, By Michael Marley, 6 July 2009
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Little people ask FCC to ban the word 'midget' on TV
Newsday, By Jennifer Maloney, 5 July 2009
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The Campus Conversation: Little People Wrestling
The CMC Forum, By Ron Jeremy, Cato, 5 April 2009
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Though small, Tiffara Steward plays big for Farmingdale State
USA TODAY, By Dick Patrick, 3 February 2009
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Some people think I'm only good for the circus.. we need role models like Verne
Sunday Mail, By Lesley Roberts, 11 January 2009
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Socially repressive, morally reprehensible
Midget wrestling reinforces damaging stereotypes and thoughts about little people
The Hullabaloo, By Sarah Hunt, 14 November 2008
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Short stature group gives support
A support group for people with restricted height has been set up - the first of its kind in Scotland.
BBC News, 25 September 2008
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Small is challenging
You don’t often see them, but you can’t help but stare when you do. They’re cute, often funny and tiny.
thestar online, By Revathi Murugappan, 13 September 2008
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Short stories
Goldcoast.com.au, By Doug Parrington, 19 July 2008
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Gathering gives little people a taste of being average
Fifty-first Little People of America Convention to be held in Detroit
The Macomb Daily, By Linda May, 18 June 2008
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Dharshini reaches the top
The Sunday Leader, By Nirmala Kannangara, 8 June 2008
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Little people can live normally
The New Vision, By Annet Nakyeyune, 2 June 2008
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Little People's Amy Roloff gives big speech
The Daily Vidette, By Joe Dutra, 7 April 2008
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Little person to address big problem: discrimination
Toledo Free Press, By Brandi Barhite, 7 March 2008
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BIG enough
With humor and persistence, Mark Brown has seen his life change and his future expand
The Courier-Journal, By Katya Cengel, 25 February 2008
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It’s a small world
newindpress, By Shevlin Sebastian, 16 February 2008
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Dreaming big
Standing just three feet tall, 22-year-old Nguyen Viet Thang proves stature is no obstacle when it comes to reaching great heights.
Thanhnien News, By Khanh Hoan, 25 January 2008
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Juan Muñoz: the stature of dwarfs
Spanish sculptor Juan Muñoz, subject of a new Tate Modern show, is the latest in a line of artists throughout history to have depicted dwarfs with dignity and humanity. Alastair Sooke reports
Telegraph.co.uk, 19 January 2008
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A big lesson about little people
The Milford Daily News, By Michael Morton, 4 January 2008
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How it feels... to be a person of short stature
The Age, By Michelle Hamer, 31 December 2007
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'God gave them handicap, I gave my actors confidence'
EARTHtimes, 10 December 2007
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At 4 feet, Huntsville defense worker taller with work ethic
The Journal Gazette (source: Associated Press), By Yvonne Betowt, 9 December 2007
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No shortage of stature for UC Davis physician
Colleagues admire tiny physician's talent, charisma
The Sacramento Bee, By Blair Anthony Robertson, 4 October 2007
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Little people: Finding support
Little People of America is helping to make life a little easier
Delaware Online (source: The News Journal), By Kelly Bothum, 2 October 2007
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Making it in a tall world
A look at some little people who have made it big in their fields -- from acting and business to medicine.
Delaware Online, 30 September 2007
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A large, yet small world
Leader-Call, 11 September 2007
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Mother of TV star shares her 'short' story
Auburn Journal, By Michelle Miller, 6 September 2007
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Dwarfism: Genetic forms most common among many causes
Journal Now, By Janice Gaston, 19 August 2007
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The good life within reach
High Point couple, son team up and overcome challenges of dwarfism
Journal Now, By Janice Gaston, 19 August 2007
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Guys and Doll's House
Jackie McGlone, By Scotsman.com, 9 August 2007
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'We've really upset some men'
A Doll's House with dwarfs playing the male roles? It caused fury in the US - how will Edinburgh react?
Guardian Unlimited, By Mark Fisher, 7 August 2007
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Dwarfs meeting, competing in Seattle area
The Seattle Times, By Christine Clarridge, 1 July 2007
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Turner’s and what it has dealt me
ic Wales.co.uk, By Madeleine Brindley, 18 June 2007
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Bar's dwarf entertainment pushes the envelope of exploitation
Daily Southtown, By Courtney Greve, 10 June 2007
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International dwarfism study launched
An international team of researchers have been awarded more than £2 million to study the genetic causes of dwarfism in a bid to develop future treatments
Scenta, 31 May 2007
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Little people get short shrift
The Sydney Morning Herald, By Ruth Ritchie, 12 May 2007
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Short Stories: Amanda's Story
This four-part series about people of short stature is low on frills but big on heart.
The Sydney Morning Herald, By Clare Morgan,, 8 May 2007
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Tackling the 'little person' stereotype in Hollywood
The Phoenixville News, By Greg Smith, 30 March 2007
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Short actors gain stature
USA Today, By Gary Strauss, 26 February 2007
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Little people combat society's midget mentality
San Francisco Chronicle, By Ethan Crough, 25 February 2007
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Carlson Hotels Worldwide Introduces In-Room Assistive Convenience Kits Across the Americas to Assist Guests With Dwarfis
First Company to Offer the Kit on a National and International Basis
Yahoo! Finance (source: PRNewswire), 18 December 2006
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Journeying through genetics
Film documents man's investigation of life as a little person
Needham Times, By Debra Filcman, 12 October 2006
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Little people reframe story of their lives
USA TODAY, By Marissa Levy, 2 October 2006
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Life defines her stature
The Philadelphia Inquirer, By Wendy Ruderman, 26 August 2006
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Critics, Grapplers Tangle Over 'Midget Wrestling'
Wrestlers Say They're Fine With Term
NBC5.com, 27 April 2006
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Little People, Big World
Will TLC's new reality show change our perception of dwarfs?
Slate, By Dan Kennedy, 24 March 2006
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Man moves north while seeking to own dairy farm
Texan not shying away from big challenge
Sheboygan-Press, By Amy Weaver, 3 January 2006
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Dwarfism Isn't Linked With a Shorter Life Span
HighBeam™ Research, By Carolyn Susman, 20 November 2005
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Snow White's dwarfs become gnomes
Snow White's seven dwarfs have been replaced by seven gnomes in a pantomime script given to a Kent drama group.
BBC News, 17 October 2005
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Dwarfs of Kerala unite
Mid Day, By Rosamma Jose, 15 August 2005
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Bullseye host hits a new low with dwarf curling
Times Online, By Jack Malvern, 11 August 2005
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Living with Achondroplasia
Evening Chronicle, By Ivy Broadhead, 4 August 2005
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Dwarfs, Little People and the M-Word
Chicago Sun-Times, By Roger Ebert, 1 May 2005
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Short people's experiences sought
Researchers have begun a study of how restricted growth affects people in the North of England.
BBC News, 22 February 2005
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Little actors want a bigger role
Short-stature people want to get major and serious parts
The Wichita Eagle (source: Los Angeles Times), By Judy Chia Hui Hsu, 7 September 2004
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Little People's Progress
L. A. City Beat, By Eugene Pidgeon, 2 September 2004
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Small 'Race' player ranks high on ratings
Pacific Daily News (source: Gannett News Service), 5 August 2004
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Dwarf group head supports TV show
The head of a US advocacy group has supported a dwarf-dating show called The Littlest Groom, saying it could boost its members profiles.
BBC, 30 January 2004
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Joined-up thinking
The Guardian, By Gareth McLean, 2 October 2003
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Small in Stature, Big on Talent
Backstage.com, By Cassie Carpenter, 29 September 2003
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Get Shorty an Oscar
New York Post, By Russell Scott Smith, 29 September 2003
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It's a small world
People with dwarfism gather in Danvers to stand strong, share stories, and escape some everyday cares
The Boston Globe, By Joseph P. Kahn, 5 July 2003
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Twinkle, twinkle, little star
A talent show brought down the house in Danvers at the Little People of America conference, but will short-stature performers ever make the big time?
Daily News Tribune, By Chad Konecky, 3 July 2003
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MPP can't prevent dwarf-tossing contest
The London Free Press, By Andrea Baillie, 13 June 2003
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Lee Kitchens
(Obituary)
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 16 May 2003
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'Comedian' crosses the line
Seattle Post Intelligencer, By Bill Bradford, 3 February 2003
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'Little' People Make Big Strides
Voa News, 21 October 2002
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She's Long on Vitality
Auburn woman preps for little people seminar
The Post-Standard, By Jennifer Jacobs, 12 October 2002
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Rehoboth hosts regional conference of little people
Playing dual roles
DelmarvaNow (source: Coast Press), By Martha Graham, 9 October 2002
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U.N. backs 'dwarf-tossing' ban
French ban on the controversial practice of "dwarf-tossing" has been upheld by the U.N. Human Rights Committee.
CNN, 27 September 2002
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Appeal for 'dwarf-tossing' thrown out
BBC News, By Emma Jane Kirby, 27 September 2002
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Mini-Me in 'Powers': More exploitation of little people?
Sacramento Bee, By Will Evans, 1 August 2002
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A little reality
Boston Phoenix, By Dan Kennedy, 18 July 2002
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No role too big
Little people are everywhere in entertainment. So why can't they get more respect?
The Toronto Star, By Douglas Cudmore, 13 July 2002
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Big party for little people
Deseret News, By James Thalman, 2 July 2002
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Cigar advert 'offended short people'
Ananova, 15 May 2002
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Dwarf-Tossing
The Right to Make Money With Your Body
ABC News, By John Stossel, 8 March 2002
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The Art of Elf Control
Top Dwarf Actors Resist Santa’s Helper Roles, Fight for Better Careers
ABC News, By Buck Wolf, 26 February 2002
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Standing Tall
Little People Making It In A Big World
Creative Loafing Charlotte, By Sam Boykin, 12 January 2002
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Dwarf Suing State of Florida for Dwarf-Tossing Ban
ABC News (source: The Associated Press), 29 November 2001
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Doctor's size a 'nonissue'
Michael Ain
The Detroit New (source: Associated Press), By Paul Payne, 29 July 2001
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A lesson in perseverance
Dealing with the challenges of dwarfism, Bonnie Mullinax aims to teach us all a tale of the human heart
The Tennessean, By Carrie Ferguson, 17 June 2001
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Fragile man, huge heart
PROFILE: Ryan Berger suffers from Osteogenesis Imperfecta, “brittle bones disease,” but maintains a positive outlook on life
The Daily Titan, By Celeste Navejas, 16 May 2001
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TELEVISION REVIEW; On Being Very Small in a World of Giants
New York Times, By Ron Wertheimer, 28 April 2001
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One of a Kind Surgeon
Chat with Michael Ain of Johns Hopkins Hospital
ABC News, 14 September 2000
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Custom framing: Craftsman's bicycles created to fit proportions of riders with dwarfism
Star-Telegram.com, By John Austin, 11 September 2000
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Determined to Succeed
Despite Many Rejections, Michael Ain Held onto His Dreams
ABC 20/20, 19 November 1999
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Woman seeks greater awareness of 'little people'
The Herald-Mail, By Andrea Brown-Hurley, Staff Writer, 19 October 1999
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A Dream Lives in a Grand Design
The New York Times, By Timothy Egan, 30 September 1999
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Little people will hold big event in Portland
About 2,000 dwarfs will attend their national conference in early July at the Portland Marriott
The Oregonian, By Michelle Mandel, 1 July 1999
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Dwarf vs. Dwarf
The Little People of America Want Respect - And They're Fighting Each Other To Get It.
Willamette Week, By Chris Lydgate, 30 June 1999
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Veeck's latest gimmick falls short
CNN/SI, By Jeff Pearlman, 14 April 1999
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Aiming High
Johns Hopkins Magazine, By Melissa Hendricks, April 1999
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The little people from all over will rule at Portland conference
Folks less than 4 feet 10 inches tall will meet to socialize, talk to doctors and play sports
The Oregonian, By Michelle Mandel, 1 February 1999
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Organization for short people blasts restaurant featuring dwarf server
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, By Dennis R. Getto and Gemma Tarlach, 15 January 1999
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Life in an outsized world
The Boston Globe, By Deborah Knight, 11 November 1998
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World's shortest man, woman campaign for disabled
CNN, 3 November 1998
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Meeting: Little people hold regional conference at Troy hotel
The Detroit News, By Nicole Bondi, 25 April 1997
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Woman undergoes drastic surgery to gain a few inches
CNN, By Anne McDermott, 24 September 1996
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Life as a Little Person
Increasing activism, blunt-speaking role models and impressive medical advances are allowing the short of stature to live healthier, happier lives.
Hopkins Medical News, By Randi Henderson and Marjorie Centofanti, June 1995