Category Archives: feminism

Disabled Feminists Issue Statement: on Robert Edwards, Virginia Ironside and Unnecessary Opposition of Rights

It surprises some people when they inquire about NDY that we don’t describe ourselves as “prolife.”  The reason we don’t describe ourselves that was is that “prolife” tends to cover a variety of positions, but first and foremost is the opposition to abortion.  NDY, as an organization, doesn’t oppose abortion.  We have no organizational position … Continue reading Disabled Feminists Issue Statement: on Robert Edwards, Virginia Ironside and Unnecessary Opposition of Rights

Ms. Magazine Blogger Praises Kevorkian, Disses People With Disabilities, and Angers Some Feminists With Disabilities

(Note – I’m still trying to process the briefs in the Pennsylvania Hockenberry case.  No word on the oral arguments yet.  I’m hoping for some reports and/or press coverage by tomorrow.) Last week, I was alerted about a blog entry on the HBO biopic You Don’t Know Jack that was published on the site of … Continue reading Ms. Magazine Blogger Praises Kevorkian, Disses People With Disabilities, and Angers Some Feminists With Disabilities