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Celebrate the Life, Spirit and Legacy of Katie Beckett

Readers here may be familiar with important changes to Medicaid law and regulations that resulted from the advocacy efforts of an Iowa family to pioneer what became known as the "Katie Beckett Waivers"...

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Please Help Stop All State-Funded Torture of People with Disabilities at the...

Human rights activists, families and allies will rally in Boston on Saturday, June 2, 2012 to seek an immediate end to all ongoing state-funded torture of individuals with autism and related...

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Update: Please Stop All State-Funded Torture of People with Disabilities at...

The struggle to end the ongoing practice of torture against people with disabilities at a so-called "school" in Massachusetts is not yet over. This update comes to advise you of an action by Occupy JRC...

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Photos: Honoring Sgt. Samuel Nichols, USMC

Please see photographs at the link below:Sgt. Samuel Nichols, USMCSam’s Retirement from the Marines August 11, 2012Today was Sam’s retirement ceremony from the Marines.  He is officially retired on the...

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Breaking at NYT: Inquiry on Tax Strategy Adds to Scrutiny of Finance Firms...

FYI to draw your attention to this breaking news just announced via email by the New York Times --- someone with more knowledge than me regarding financial matters might want to pick up the ball.

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Collateral Damage: Military Families as Mitt Romney Targets Big Bird

From today'sDefense Centers of Excellence (DCoE) Blog:Mobile Devices Bring Sesame Street’s Message of Resilience to Military FamiliesPosted by Lynn Chwatsky, Sesame Workshop vice president of Outreach...

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Center for Disability Rights shares GOTV message

The Center for Disability Rights (CDR) works all year long to support seniors and people with disabilities living in the community. What follows is a GOTV message from CDR with a clear focus on three...

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A Veterans Day Reflection, and the Values of our Commander-in-Chief

Daily Kos members and readers regularly and faithfully honor the service and sacrifice of our Service Members and Veterans, all year around, year after year:I Got the News Today is a diary series...

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Breaking: General John Allen drawn into Petraeus Investigation

Several sources are currently reporting that Gen. John Allen, the top American commander in Afghanistan, "is under investigation for alleged inappropriate communication with a woman at the center of...

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Watch & Share: Medicaid Rocks!

On YouTube:Medicaid Rocks!The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty is dedicated to advancing economic and social justice through education, advocacy and litigation. We work with low-income New Mexicans...

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Are You Surprised? - A Snapshot Profile of People with Disabilities Among a...

This comprehensive report from the New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC) contains valuable information that may be eye-opening for you if you live in New York State. Elsewhere, this might...

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Updated - Game over: 14 Year Old Drops Gun at Basketball Game

Thankfully only a near-tragedy this time, but could have ended much differently. At a middle school basketball game in Utica, New York the game ended early when a 14 year old teen was spotted with a...

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FYI: New York SAFE Act FAQ

New York SAFE Act Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)NY SAFE - Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement ActBelow are FAQ intended to help gun owners in New York understand and comply with the NY SAFE...

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Close Call: Student Brings Rifle to Indian River High

How would you feel if you found this "Emergency Notice" on your local school web site?The purpose of this message is to inform you that today, Wednesday, January 15, 2014, a student transported a rifle...

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