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Disability Rights Iowa Accuses Governor of Abandoning Those in Nursing Homes to Greater Abuse and Neglect

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There’s a really disturbing story out of Iowa that could be the tip of the iceberg in terms of what could be playing out nationally in the current economic and political climate. Clark Kauffman, of the Des Moines Register, writes that Group says Branstad actions cause nursing home deaths:  An organization that advocates for disabled … Continue reading Disability Rights Iowa Accuses Governor of Abandoning Those in Nursing Homes to Greater Abuse and Neglect →

Satire from The Onion: Social Security Reform Bill to Live Faster, Die Younger

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I love The Onion.  This is a pretty deadly picture of what bipartisan cooperation could look like in terms of tackling the budget deficit.  (Just kidding – really) I apologize for the lack of captioning, but I couldn’t pass this up.  If there’s a good transcriptionist reading this, I promise you gratitude and credit if … Continue reading Satire from The Onion: Social Security Reform Bill to Live Faster, Die Younger →

NH: More on Steve Vaillancourt, Libertarian/Tea Party and Incrementalist/Slippery Slope Strategies

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Some people might have figured that it was possible that Rep. Steve Vaillancourt might have been simply blowing off steam when he was quoted in the March 1st Union Leader as having said: “If it were up to me, I would say anybody should be able to end their life,” he said snapping his fingers, … Continue reading NH: More on Steve Vaillancourt, Libertarian/Tea Party and Incrementalist/Slippery Slope Strategies →

Mike Huckabee Says Folks with Pre-Existing Conditions are Uninsurable, Just Like a Burnt-Out House

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Readers might have noticed that some other groups and individuals who oppose legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia spend a fair amount of time and energy warning about “pro-death” ideology on the left.  You don’t have to search very far to find warnings about “Obamacare,” impending rationing and “death panels.” While a lot of the … Continue reading Mike Huckabee Says Folks with Pre-Existing Conditions are Uninsurable, Just Like a Burnt-Out House →

Disability and Ethics Conference This Weekend – Low Expectations Based on Past Performance

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On July 13, 2006, about 40 disability activists protested a bioethics conference in Albany, NY.  The picture above shows 7 of the protesters (there were about 40 in total) who successfully invaded the conference, holding signs and chanting “Nothing About Us Without Us!” Here’s an excerpt from our flyer for the protest: Disability activists are … Continue reading Disability and Ethics Conference This Weekend – Low Expectations Based on Past Performance →