Category Archives: policy

ADAPT Visited Congress Yesterday – 50 Arrested

Yesterday, I was occupied getting action alerts out by email during the ADAPT visits to Congress. Today’s press release from ADAPT will catch everyone up on yesterday’s activities: For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 17, 2008For information Contact:Randy Alexander (901) 359-4982Marsha Katz (406) 544-9504http://www.adapt.org/http://www.duhcity.org/ 50 Arrested as ADAPT Takes Affordable, Accessible Housing Crisis to Congress Washington, D.C.—From their … Continue reading ADAPT Visited Congress Yesterday – 50 Arrested

Scene at McCain HQ is Escalating and ADAPT is Asking for Help

This came via several people: ADAPTers are currently in John McCain’s national headquarters, blocking the doors and chanting. ADAPT is demanding that the staff relay the housing platform directly to McCain, they are refusing, Police are on the scene. You can support the ADAPTers by calling McCain’s HQ and telling them that you want John … Continue reading Scene at McCain HQ is Escalating and ADAPT is Asking for Help

Update from the Front in DC – ADAPT at McCain HQ!

This comes to me from Ari Ne’eman, who received the word from ADAPT organizer/activist Amber Smock: FYI, ADAPTers have struck McCain campaign headquarters in Crystal City. The objective is to get the McCain campaign to agree to support the ADAPT housing platform. Updates and news are at www.duhcity.org. A group of ADAPTers, under heavy police … Continue reading Update from the Front in DC – ADAPT at McCain HQ!

ADAPT Confronts HUD in DC (Day 1)

Last year, this blog covered the activities of ADAPT during its protests in Chicago. To a lot of readers coming to this blog from outside of the disability community, this might seem like a departure from our usual focus. It’s not. Not Dead Yet is a disability rights organization that engages in activism, including direct … Continue reading ADAPT Confronts HUD in DC (Day 1)

JFActivist blog: How the Republicans and Democrats are Talking About Disability

Anne Sommers, the Policy Counsel for the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), moderates the JFActivist blog. For readers outside of the disability community, “JFA” stands for “Justice For All.” Just a few days ago, Anne combed the platforms of the Republican and Democratic parties for items relevant to the interests and concerns of … Continue reading JFActivist blog: How the Republicans and Democrats are Talking About Disability