Response to Mercury News Editorial by Ex. Dir. of Calif. Foundation for Independent Living

November 9, 2007advocacy, assisted suicide, media coverage, Our News & Commentary BlogStephen Drake

Yesterday, I linked to an editorial from the San Jose Mercury News and commented on it. Today’s paper features a response essay by Teresa Favuzzi. Favuzzi is the executive director of the California Foundation for Independent Living. Excerpts: For the past few years the Mercury News has consistently opined for the legalization of assisted suicide. … Continue reading Response to Mercury News Editorial by Ex. Dir. of Calif. Foundation for Independent Living →

Letter Asks Amer. Psych. Assoc. to Condemn Torture – Against People with Disabilities

October 13, 2007advocacy, Our News & Commentary Blog, professional accountability, tortureStephen Drake

In August, the American Psychological Association (APA) made some news when it passed a resolution affirming that its members shouldn’t be involved with “Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment” toward those termed “enemy combatants.” Many of us who are familiar with practices that are implicitly sanctioned by the APA took note … Continue reading Letter Asks Amer. Psych. Assoc. to Condemn Torture – Against People with Disabilities →