All posts by Stephen Drake

NDY Applauds Appointment of AAPD CEO Andy Imparato to Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors

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Great news coming out of Washington, DC last week.  Andrew Imparato, the President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), has been appointed to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors. Here’s the relevant info from the AAPD press release: WASHINGTON, DC – September 23, 2010 – The American … Continue reading NDY Applauds Appointment of AAPD CEO Andy Imparato to Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors →

Robert Latimer – Murderer of Daughter Tracy Latimer – In the News Again

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I can’t explain the feelings that go through me when Robert Latimer surfaces in the news again.  Robert Latimer’s murder of his daughter Tracy was pivotal in getting my attention directed at the euthanasia movement and in providing a solid foundation for my opposition to the movement. Even though it looks like I haven’t written … Continue reading Robert Latimer – Murderer of Daughter Tracy Latimer – In the News Again →

ADAPT is in DC! How to Follow the Action(s)

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I really should have posted this over the weekend, but got waylaid by the usual parade of mundane but demanding household tasks that tend to occupy that timeblock. On Saturday, September 19, ADAPT activists from around the country converged on Washington, DC for several days of political advocacy and direct action. Here’s how ADAPT’s September … Continue reading ADAPT is in DC! How to Follow the Action(s) →

Down But Not Out: Bill Peace (Bad Cripple Blog)

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Hopefully, a lot of regular readers have become familiar with Bill Peace’s Bad Cripple Blog.  I think I’ve excerpted, reacted to or just plain pointed to his blog more than anyone else’s – check out this link for the NDY posts in which he’s been featured in some way. Bill’s blog went silent for almost … Continue reading Down But Not Out: Bill Peace (Bad Cripple Blog) →

George Exoo Resurfaces – Plans for Swiss-like “suicide tourism” at death house in North Carolina?

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Remember George Exoo? Check out the link above for a reminder.  He’s the founder of the “Compassionate Chaplaincy” and claims to have aided in over 100 suicides.  According to the documentary by Jon Ronson, “Reverend Death,” Exoo’s phone number was given out by other so-called “right to die” groups – if the caller was someone … Continue reading George Exoo Resurfaces – Plans for Swiss-like “suicide tourism” at death house in North Carolina? →