…se of the USHRN announcing the stakeholder reports: The report on domestic human rights issues submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Council today by the State Department is a positive step, says the US Human Rights Network, but more work needs to be done in order to rectify well-documented human rights problems in the United States and ensure compliance with international human rights standards. In contrast to the federal report, a compila…
…e, we strongly support continued regulatory action in the form of proposed rulemaking as outlined in “Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Critical Health and Human Service Programs or Activities” (RIN: 0945-AA15). Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Maria Town President & CEO American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Ronald L. Newman National Political Directo…
…fered from Lou Gehrig’s disease moved into her home, named her his estate trustee, deeded his home to a trust, and then died by physician-assisted suicide.” Two days after Thomas Middleton died, Sawyer listed the property for sale and deposited the sale money into one of her own accounts. This story came to light, not through any assisted suicide program safeguards, but through suspicious real estate transactions. Americans place tremendous valu…
…e legal papers described her as almost “brain dead.” The judge in the case ruled that Haleigh Poutre should “pass away with dignity.” The day after the ruling the news was released that Poutre had clearly recovered some level of consciousness and she was transferred to rehabilitation. Jesse Ramirez was brain injured in a 2007 car accident in Arizona which occurred during argument between Mr. and Mrs. Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez was in coma and doctors co…
…nd thereby lack dignity. Much of course depends upon on what defines us as human and dignified. I consider myself to be fully human. I would also like to believe I have a certain amount of dignity. Much to my chagrin, many strangers that see me go by do not consider me fully human and certainly not dignified. A few have told me directly “I would rather be dead than in a wheelchair”. Michael Kirsch, M.D. at MD Whistleblower shared his thoughts in “…
