Here are some quick news hits for you, courtesy of my various feeds, e-mails and web wanderings!
Thank - the Prop 8 Couple and congratulate them at this happy time!
Planned Parenthood Saved Me - People tell their stories of how PP impacted or even saved their lives.
Uganda Gay Death Penalty Bill Back on Table - This bill is back from 2009 and again in 2010. I swear it seems like they are waiting for the first opportunity when the world is not watching...
PSA - How to Be a Good Ally - done with solid information and a good bit of humor.
Social Security Appeals Reached New Record in 2011 - remember to appeal if your SSDI claim is denied!
HBO to Air New Film Tackling Disability Caregiving - I will not focus much on caregivers here, but this looks interesting. I will catch it if I remember!
Miss Deaf America Upset to be Unseen at Superbowl - really people? Did they not understand that she uses a visual style of communication and needs to be seen? Really?!? Petition can be found at the link.
CNN - Fire Roland Martin - Martin made a homophobic crack during the Superbowl, but claimed it was just about... soccer? Petition available if you think differently.
Get Involved - at the National Partnership for Women and Families.
Extend the Unemployment Lifeline - automatic letters courtesy the SEIU.
Find out - if your Senators and Representatives support the "Buffett Rule."
I am PatientC. Welcome! This is a disability oriented blog where issues and intersection are discussed at my whim and with varying degrees of humanity, snark, and intensity. Content can be adult at times, farcical at others.
Thanks for the How to be a Good Ally PSA link. There's some really good information there, and I think it's presented very well.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was pretty good, I am glad you liked it!
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