Category Archives: clair lewis

Disability Activists in the UK Push Back Against BBC and Terry Pratchett Promotion of Assisted Suicide

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Our disabled allies in the UK are currently experiencing – and fighting against – a potentially deadly assault on their lives and freedom.  The UK Government proposes to severely cut the many parts of the social safety net that disabled people of all ages depend on to live – and many just barely managing on … Continue reading Disability Activists in the UK Push Back Against BBC and Terry Pratchett Promotion of Assisted Suicide →

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

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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 →

UK: The Independent – “Disabled people need assistance to live, not die,” by Clair Lewis

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By now, readers of this blog are probably getting familiar with the name and the writing of Clair Lewis.  Today is another chance to read what she has to say about the recent developments in the UK.  Writing in The Independent, Clair says “Disabled people need assistance to live, not die. “ Here’s the first … Continue reading UK: The Independent – “Disabled people need assistance to live, not die,” by Clair Lewis →

UK: Director of Public Prosecutions Publishes Guidelines on How to Get Away with Murder

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The long-awaited – and dreaded – “guidelines” from the Director of Public Prosecutions in the UK have been published.  There are many reactions and lots of commentary out there, but by far the best I’ve read so far is from Clair Lewis, who writes “Getting Away With Murder: Discriminatory how-to guide is a national disgrace“: … Continue reading UK: Director of Public Prosecutions Publishes Guidelines on How to Get Away with Murder →

Resources: Two websites – one new, one updated

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I wanted to highlight two valuable resources for NDY readers.  I try to point out other sites and blogs containing material related to NDY issues.  They are valuable for me and I figure that readers of this blog will find them valuable as well. First off is a brand-new website.  Better Off Alive is a … Continue reading Resources: Two websites – one new, one updated →