Category Archives: history

Ableism and Social Engineering: If You Know, You Know: Rumour Has it, Euthanasia Proponent Uses “Nothing About Us Without Us!?”

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“Nothing about us without us” The above is a link to the Substack article published below, by Not Dead Yet (USA) Board of Directors Member and Executive Director of Toujours Vivant-Not Dead Yet (CAN), Amy Hasbrouck.   Get our words out of your mouth! Rumour has it that the head of Dying with Dignity, Helen … Continue reading Ableism and Social Engineering: If You Know, You Know: Rumour Has it, Euthanasia Proponent Uses “Nothing About Us Without Us!?” →

Monday Media: Interview on “What’s Up With Bioethics”

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I didn’t get around to any blogging over the weekend. And Monday went a little out of control, so I didn’t get to announce my appearance on Mark Mostert‘s webcast of “What’s Up With Bioethics?“ It turns out that may have been a good thing after all. When I announce an appearance on a live … Continue reading Monday Media: Interview on “What’s Up With Bioethics” →

Celebrating Benjamin Franklin’s Contributions to PWDs – Technology and Satire

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Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17th, 1706 (if you want to be picky, it was January 6, 1705 by the “Old Style” calendar system in effect when Franklin was born). So this Saturday is the 303rd anniversary of his birth. It’s a good excuse to devote a little time and space to one of … Continue reading Celebrating Benjamin Franklin’s Contributions to PWDs – Technology and Satire →