Judge Barret and her family President Trump nominated 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court on September 26, 2020. Judge Barrett's youngest son happens to have Down syndrome. She has also spoken and written about her Catholic faith. These and other factors have many wondering what the future holds for Roe v. Wade. Continue Reading
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September 10, 2020
Planned Parenthood’s Superficial Cancelling of Margaret Sanger
Bust of Margaret Sanger at the National Portrait Gallery In the summer of 2020, Planned Parenthood announced it would remove the name of Margaret Sanger, the organization's founder, from its Manhattan Health Clinic for her statements in support of eugenics. But Planned Parenthood continues to advocate for eugenic practices. Continue Reading
September 12, 2019
Peanut Butter Falcon: A New Way of Calling Someone the R-word
A film starring an actor with Down syndrome alongside A-list stars provides an insight on how you can call someone the "R"-word without even saying it. Continue Reading
August 8, 2018
Our Story: Traveling with Juliet
With school back in session next week, I took the kids on another week-long trip visiting six national park sites and much more. Here is what it was like to travel with my daughter, Juliet. Continue Reading
March 27, 2018
Discriminatory impact of Down syndrome selective abortion
Regularly there are positive news reports raising awareness about what a life with Down syndrome can be. Gerber baby food selected for the first time ever a baby with Down syndrome to be its “Gerber baby.” The re-launched American Idol featured a young man with Down syndrome singing with a contestant. And, 50 moms created a carpool karaoke video with their children with Down syndrome that moved James Corden to tears. But, it has not been all good news reported. Continue Reading
August 29, 2017
Ohio’s Down Syndrome Abortion Bill: Avoiding the Issue
For the second time, an Ohio state representative has introduced a bill to ban abortion when the stated reason is a prenatal test result for Down syndrome. The debate about the bill, and the measure itself, avoid the issue about Down syndrome selective abortion. Continue Reading
July 7, 2017
Baby Doe Redux, but even worse
In March, parents trusted their doctors with the care for their son with a very rare condition. The doctors have now convinced courts to rule that death is more beneficial for the child than continued treatment. And, the parents can't do anything about it. Continue Reading
February 20, 2017
Presidents’ Day: who did the most for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilites?
It's Presidents' Day: which President did the most for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Continue Reading
May 12, 2016
Mary Harris’ Only Human on Down syndrome prenatal testing: corrections and appreciation
Mary Harris reported on a woman that launched the search for a prenatal test for Down syndrome. While some key corrections should be made for any future reports, overall, Harris' is a piece of reporting to be appreciated. Continue Reading
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