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Summary: Our Disability and Health Political Editorials Database on Disabled World features a collection of our published articles, opinion pieces, and research studies that examine current political issues affecting disability and health globally. The database includes various publication types, such as announcements, notifications, research analyses, findings, informative articles, and opinion editorials. These publications address topics like accessible voting, social media's impact on societal attitudes, trust in judicial institutions, legislative developments, and political engagement concerning disability rights and health matters. The content aims to inform readers about the intersection of disability and health within the political landscape, highlighting both challenges and advancements in these areas.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Legislators Failing Disabled Americans Under Trump Opinion piece on elected legislators failing to speak out against Trump administration policies that cut benefits and rights for disabled Americans. | ✓ ✓ | 26 Jun 2026 28 Jun 2026 |
| Why NYPD Disability Pensions Are a Financial Lifeline NYPD officers often rely on disability pensions to bridge the gap between standard retirement pay and New York City's high cost of living. | ✓ ✓ | 5 Apr 2026 18 May 2026 |
| President Trump's Contempt Towards People with Disabilities Opinion piece examining Trump administration disability policies, including ASL interpreter cuts, wage protections, and benefit reductions affecting millions of Americans. | ✓ ✓ | 24 Nov 2025 26 Jun 2026 |
| What Are the Prospects for Refugees With Disabilities in the United States? In the event of a major war in Europe, the U.S. becomes the most likely place of refuge for civilians. What opportunities can America provide for disabled refugees. | ✓ ✓ | 3 Mar 2025 28 Feb 2026 |
| Disability Advocates Urge Swift Action to Ensure Accessible Ballot Return for 2024 Elections Disability organizations and California voters with disabilities file motion for preliminary injunction requiring implementation of accessible electronic mechanisms for voters with print disabilities. | 5 Apr 2024 | |
| Social Media's Political Fury Breeds Cynicism in Society How exposure to political attacks on social media promotes anger and political cynicism. | 12 Mar 2024 | |
| Trust in U.S. Supreme Court Plummets Due to Rising Political Polarization Survey exposes declining public confidence in Supreme Court approval and legitimacy process. | ✓ | 8 Mar 2024 3 Mar 2025 |
| Disability Benefits and Policy Changes for Americans Key changes for Americans with disabilities including the We Can't Wait Act to end the SSDI five-month waiting period and updated Social Security benefit rates. | ✓ ✓ | 27 Jan 2024 28 Feb 2026 |
| The Cost of Lobbying for Federal Disability Laws in the US What it costs to lobby for federal disability legislation in the United States and why business counter-lobbying makes passing new disability laws so difficult. | ✓ ✓ | 27 Dec 2023 28 Feb 2026 |
| Disability Voting Rights and Political Barriers in the US Why 38 million eligible disabled voters in the US face persistent barriers at the polls and how partisan gridlock blocks federal voting accessibility reform. | ✓ ✓ | 9 Nov 2023 28 Feb 2026 |
| Pakistan Will Fail To Reach Sustainable Development Goals Without Focus on Disability In Pakistan people with disabilities often have higher health care needs, but may find it difficult to access services. | 12 Jan 2021 16 Jan 2021 | |
| Arise 'Sir' Iain Duncan Smith: But Should There Be a Criminal Investigation Over His Mistreatment of Disability? Paul Dodenhoff writes on Iain Duncan Smith being rewarded for bullying disabled people into oblivion in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's, New Year's Honours list. | ✓ | 2 Feb 2020 21 Apr 2025 |
| Boris Johnson Victory Threatens UK Disabled Rights 2019 Analysis of Boris Johnson's 2019 election win examines Conservative welfare reforms, rising mortality rates, and the existential risks facing British disabled. | ✓ ✓ | 7 Jan 2020 13 Jan 2026 |
| The Dominance of Right-Wing Think-Tanks Over Disability Welfare Reform in Britain Article by Paul Dodenhoff examines the dominance of right-wing think-tanks over disability welfare reform in the United Kingdom. | 29 Apr 2017 15 Mar 2018 | |
| President Trump's Chance to Prove He Really Cares About Disabled Americans Op-ed on President Trump and disabilities by former Obama Administration appointee, who served as Director of Public Affairs for FEMA and several White House and DHS posts. | 23 Jan 2017 23 Jun 2017 | |
| Washington Doesn't Think Very Highly of Americans People who either work in government or directly with it not only have very little in common with other Americans, but have a disturbingly low opinion of them. | 6 Oct 2016 12 Dec 2023 | |
| REV UP Campaign - Making the Disability Vote Count There are nearly 30M people with disabilities eligible to vote - not including family, friends, and service professionals who will vote in-line with disability interests. | 11 Jul 2016 | |
| Disability is Not a Lifestyle Choice: Why UN Must Protect UK Disabled UN committee on economic, social and cultural rights to examine U.K. government record on welfare benefits, employment, housing, health and education. | 14 Jun 2016 24 May 2021 | |
| Authoritarian Britain and its Effect on Attitudes Towards Disability Explores how Britain's liberal values and policies have historically marginalized disabled individuals, emphasizing the need for systemic change. | ✓ ✓ | 18 May 2016 29 May 2025 |
| Fighting for Fairness: Britain's Military Veterans, Disability and Benefit Cuts Paul Dodenhoff writes on fighting for fairness regarding Britain's military veterans, disability and benefit cuts in the U.K.. | 13 Mar 2016 5 Nov 2020 | |
| Perspectives on Political Candidates and Disability Efforts Thomas C. Weiss writes on the U.S. presidential election campaigns from a disability perspective. | 16 Feb 2016 | |
| Get Off Thy Death Bed and Work: British Values for the New World Order Paul Dodenhoff writes on British values, disability, and sickness related welfare benefits. | 25 Jan 2016 19 Nov 2020 | |
| Why is the Work Capability Assessment Costing Britain More Than it Saves? The continuing incompetence of Iain Duncan Smith - Why is the Work Capability Assessment costing Britain more than it saves?. | 18 Jan 2016 20 Nov 2020 | |
| The Lazy Cow Effect: Why Employer's Attitudes Towards Disabled Workers have Deteriorated Since 2010 Disturbing issues concerning the modern day experience of disabled people within the workplace. | 10 Jan 2016 22 Jun 2025 | |
| Medicalisation of Unemployment: Reprogramming Britain's Disabled and Unemployed Paul Dodenhoff writes on the medicalisation of unemployment and reprogramming UK disabled and unemployed. | 5 Jan 2016 24 Nov 2020 | |
| Response to San Bernardino Terrorist Attack People with disabilities are already the highest risk group for personal violence and abuse. | 6 Dec 2015 1 Dec 2020 | |
| Disability and the Normalization of Oppression in the UK Paul Dodenhoff examines the UK Work Capability Assessment, its mental health impact, and how welfare reform reinforces oppression of sick and disabled citizens. | ✓ ✓ | 4 Dec 2015 28 May 2026 |
| Disability Perspective of Terrorist Attacks in Paris Thomas C. Weiss writes on the recent attacks by terrorists in France from a disability perspective and wonders just what value governments around the world place on the lives of People with Disabilities. | 19 Nov 2015 17 Apr 2024 | |
| Disability in the U.K. Is Britain 'Fairer' After 5 Years of Tory Rule? Paul Dodenhoff examines whether disability in the United Kingdom is any fairer after five years of Tory rule. | 14 Nov 2015 10 Jun 2016 | |
| Is the Current UN Investigation into British Violations of the CPRD Treaty a Complete Waste of Time Under the current political climate within the UK, will an UN investigation into British violations of the UNCRPD treaty be a complete waste of time?. | 2 Nov 2015 18 Nov 2015 | |
| Can Disabled People in Britain Really Work Their Way Out of Poverty? Paul Dodenhoff replies to Iain Duncan Smith statement that disabled people cannot expect the government to help them out of poverty. | 21 Oct 2015 11 Jun 2016 | |
| U.S. Police Officers and People with Disabilities Article examines common issues people with disabilities have with police, includes disability rights and recent encounters. | ✓ | 20 Oct 2015 6 Feb 2025 |
| Veterans and Disability: Open Letter to Politicians of America Letter to the Politicians of the United States of America regarding U.S. veterans service and disability. | 16 Oct 2015 28 Jul 2021 | |
| Just What Exactly is Not Normal About Disabled People, IDS? Iain Duncan Smith faced criticism recently for comments made in a parliamentary debate that appeared to suggest people with disabilities were abnormal. | 15 Sep 2015 28 Mar 2024 | |
| The U.N.: Meddling in Britain's Affairs or Impartially Protecting Our Disabled? Britain has been criticized many times in the past by the UN for human rights abuses, over many years and over many different issues. | 7 Sep 2015 20 Dec 2020 | |
| Iain Duncan-Smith: Helping Disabled Get Off Welfare? Or Just Helping Kill Them Off? Paul Dodenhoff writes on UN investigation into British human rights abuses against people with disabilities. | 1 Sep 2015 17 Mar 2020 | |
| Does UK Labor Party Leadership Race Highlight a Continuing Disdain for Disability? The UK Labor party arguably considers disabled people to be fundamental different from the majority. | 26 Aug 2015 5 Aug 2021 | |
| Disability and the Continuing Grip of Oppression Paul Dodenhoff writes on disability and the continuing grip of oppression in the U.K.. | 11 May 2015 30 Mar 2026 | |
| An Analysis of British Welfare Reform Paul Dodenhoff writes on austerity, liberal ideology and the institutionalized oppression of the disabled in the U.K.. | 16 Feb 2015 9 Oct 2020 | |
| U.S. Torture, Disability Rights, and the Question of Political Legitimacy An editorial linking U.S. torture practices to potential threats against disabled individuals, urging accountability and vigilance in protecting human rights. | ✓ ✓ | 5 Jan 2015 16 May 2025 |
| Iraq: Children with Disabilities and Veterans Children are equally affected by the Millions of bombs and anti-personal mines spread over certain parts of Iraq. | 11 Dec 2014 8 Nov 2020 | |
| Scott Panetti: Questioning Cruel and Unusual Punishment Mr. Scott Panetti killed his relatives in front of his wife and daughter, his actions are certainly not acceptable in any sense of the word, so why do I find myself defending this murderer. | 3 Dec 2014 14 Nov 2020 | |
| Would YOU Work for £2 an Hour, Lord Freud Paul Dodenhoff responds to Lord Freud's recent comment that some disabled workers are not worth the UK national minimum wage and should be paid £2 an hour. | 20 Oct 2014 11 Jun 2016 | |
| A Large Dollop of Fudge (A Letter from the DWP) Paul Dodenhoff responds to Mark Harper MP, U.K. Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions. | 13 Oct 2014 28 Mar 2021 | |
| Swing Voters More Likely to Vote for Candidate Committed to Jobs for People with Disabilities Swing voters in Senate and Governors races more likely to vote for candidate who makes a high priority of enabling citizens with disabilities to get jobs and become independent. | 3 Oct 2014 | |
| Suggested Government Actions in Relation to People with Disabilities People with Disabilities in America continuing to experience poverty, lack of appropriate housing, transportation, or inclusion in the educational process. | 20 Aug 2014 31 Aug 2021 | |
| Systemic Ableism in U.S. Society: Why Education Matters Exploring ableism in America, this article reveals ongoing discrimination and calls for education to foster inclusion for people with disabilities. | ✓ ✓ | 17 Aug 2014 19 Jan 2026 |
| The Crisis in Ukraine and People with Disabilities Analysis of the Ukraine conflict, its historical context, and global implications, offering insights for diverse audiences, including those with disabilities. | ✓ ✓ | 31 Mar 2014 3 Mar 2025 |
| Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of People with Disabilities The recent shutdown of the United States Government brings into question the perspectives of government in relation to People with Disabilities, Seniors, and Veterans. | 19 Oct 2013 31 Aug 2021 | |
| Disability, Poverty, and the American Government No one in America, especially People with Disabilities, Seniors, and Veterans, should live in poverty while ineffective leaders make six-figure salaries. | 14 Oct 2013 17 Apr 2023 | |
| Comments on Effects of the U.S. Government Shutdown Political commentary and information regarding the U.S. Government shutdown and the effects on seniors, persons with disabilities and veterans. | 12 Oct 2013 29 Aug 2021 | |
| Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Government Shutdown Political opinion regarding the U.S Government shutdown and the affects on those most in need. | 12 Oct 2013 29 Aug 2021 | |
| Civilian Injury and Disability Due to Cluster Bombs Information regarding devastation, injuries and disability caused by cluster bombing. | 23 Sep 2013 30 Aug 2021 | |
| Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Right to Privacy The NSA and U.S. Government are clearly violating our inherent dignity, individual autonomy, and freedom to make our own choices with independence. | 15 Jul 2013 7 Apr 2021 | |
| Playing Where's Waldo with Mental Health Care In this election year important dimensions and distinctions on issues important to individuals and families affected by mental illness are being overlooked. | 13 Oct 2012 11 Jul 2021 | |
| Overwhelming Majority of U.S. Voters Support SSDI Program Poll finds vast majority of likely voters support SSDI benefits and believe Congress should target other areas of government when proposing cuts to balance federal budget. | 12 Oct 2012 12 Jul 2021 | |
| People with Disabilities Could Decide Presidential Election Candidates should not underestimate people with disabilities have in the election outcome as there are around 35M eligible voters with disability. | 24 Sep 2012 | |
| U.S. Elections 2012 and Disability: Fit to Work, Valued Citizen or Burden For People with Disabilities, the decision of who to vote for is one that may bring dire consequences considering the vast difference in approaches towards our population on the parts of the candidates. | 4 Sep 2012 29 Jul 2021 | |
| Response to Tom Harkin in Regards to Disability Employment Senator Tom Harkin posted an article through a major news site on the Internet concerning People with Disabilities and employment in America. | 18 Jul 2012 19 Aug 2021 | |
| Equal Chance for People with Disabilities to Achieve and Thrive How can America proceed in regards to ensuring that People with Disabilities have equal chance to achieve their best and thrive. | 23 May 2012 9 Sep 2021 | |
| Media Bias and Political Attacks on SSDI and Disability An editorial examining how misleading media coverage and political rhetoric misrepresent Social Security Disability Insurance and the people who depend on it. | ✓ ✓ | 7 May 2012 6 Apr 2026 |
| Perspectives on Disability and Adequate Leadership The potential for leaders in America to feel more inclined to do something about disability issues might increase during election years. | 24 Apr 2012 18 Sep 2021 | |
| Community Living Efforts and People with Disabilities People with disabilities must have the maximum number of opportunities and choices to receive long-term services and support in the community. | 19 Apr 2012 20 Sep 2021 | |
| I've Got Your Back Obama Tells Disability Community Leaders of The Arc met with senior White House officials at Community Leaders Briefing to ask questions and discuss issues facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. | 15 Feb 2012 14 Jan 2020 | |
| Saving Social Security Trust Fund from Politicians Irresponsible spending is main reason for the Social Security crisis as government has raided Social Security trust fund to pay for other programs. | 10 Oct 2011 | |
| Dignity for Disability Helps Disabled Australians Dignity for Disability is an Australian political party for people who believe in a fair go for everyone. | 29 Sep 2011 25 Dec 2021 | |
| People with Disabilities: Government Reforms Governments in certain places around the world are attempting to, reform, their disability support programs in order to save money during financial strife. | 11 Sep 2011 30 Dec 2021 | |
| Peak Oil, Public Health, and the Politics of Energy Peer-reviewed research from the American Journal of Public Health examines how peak petroleum and rising oil prices pose a significant threat to public health. | ✓ ✓ | 8 Aug 2011 5 Apr 2026 |
| Politically Threatening Disabled, Seniors, and Veterans If the Republican leadership prevents veterans benefits from being distributed they will be breaking a trust between America and members of the Armed Forces. | 14 Jul 2011 14 Feb 2022 | |
| Disability Voting Power, Essential Programs, and Watching Political Representatives There are currently between 33.7 and 35 million People with Disabilities of voting age in America. | 10 Jul 2011 16 Feb 2022 | |
| Push for Honorable Discharge Status for Military Gays Learn how some in Congress are fighting to restore access to benefits for gay former service members. | 2 Jul 2011 20 Feb 2022 | |
| Budget Deficits and Social Security Benefits - Government Shutdowns Many people wonder what happens to Social Security benefits during a government shutdown. | 28 Apr 2011 | |
| Cuts to Housing and Jobs for Low-Income Seniors Legislation scheduled to pass Congress this week seriously undermines the only federally funded jobs and housing programs specifically targeted for America's low-income senior. | 14 Apr 2011 21 Apr 2022 | |
| U.S. Gov. Budget and People with Disabilities Representatives of this nation are preparing to cut funding for Medicare and Social Security, even though People with Disabilities represent every race, class, gender, and social identity in America. | 13 Apr 2011 21 Apr 2022 | |
| U.S. Disability Program Costs vs Military Spending Editorial comparing the costs of U.S. trust funds like Medicare and Social Security to military spending and corporate tax avoidance affecting disabled Americans. | ✓ ✓ | 7 Apr 2011 20 Feb 2026 |
| The Political Fight Over Social Security Social Security is funded outside of the federal budget process by a tax on employee earnings that is matched by employers. | 8 Oct 2010 | |
| Stop Bonuses For Dead Senators and Repeal the Death Tax! Alliance for Retirement Prosperity is calling on citizens to sign petition calling for repeal of the Federal Estate Tax commonly known as the Death Tax. | 7 Oct 2010 | |
| Anna Little Endorses Action for Pediatric Brain Injury - Sarah Jane and Friends Endorse Anna Little At Anna Little for Congress headquarters Sarah Jane Donohue announced her enthusiastic support for Anna Little for Congress. | 1 Oct 2010 | |
| Teamsters Urge Senate to Pass Zagroda Act for 9/11 Victims The bill H.R. 847 would provide medical monitoring and treatment to people suffering serious diseases because of exposure to toxic debris from Ground Zero. | 29 Sep 2010 | |
| Response to Schwarzenegger's Latest Attack on IHSS Statement in response to Gov. Schwarzenegger claim of a public safety crisis in the In Home Supportive Services IHSS Program. | 25 Sep 2010 | |
| Spending More for Less Freedom - Uncommon Government Ineptitude An editorial concerning IHSS cutbacks on independent living services in California beginning November first 2009. | ✓ ✓ | 23 Sep 2009 20 Dec 2024 |
| Mr. Obama's Speech on Health Care Reform and People with Disabilities An editorial concerning Mr. Obamas Speech on Health Care Reform and Persons with Disabilities. | 10 Sep 2009 28 Jun 2017 | |
| People with Disabilities, Seniors, and Health Care Reform An editorial about People with Disabilities Seniors and the Health Care Reform Bill. | 7 Sep 2009 | |
| Government Roles and Disability - Opinions and Information The United States Government has some specific roles it plays in the lives of persons with disabilities. | 24 Aug 2009 28 Nov 2014 | |
| Reasons Why America Should Not Pursue the Health Care Reform Bill An editorial presenting reasons why America should not pass the Health Care Reform Bill. | 10 Aug 2009 27 Dec 2024 | |
| The Convention on the Right of People with Disabilities - Commentary An editorial commenting on Barrack Obama signing UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. | 23 Jul 2009 24 Jun 2010 | |
| Advocate Speaks About Hate Crimes Expansion An editorial commenting on an Advocate who has spoken about new Hate Crimes legislation. | 22 Jul 2009 29 Mar 2014 | |
| People with Disabilities and Homelessness An editorial and commentary about Disability and Homelessness in America. | 20 Jul 2009 14 Apr 2017 | |
| Freedom, Access, Equal Rights, and People with Disabilities in America - A Request to the President An editorial commenting on the actions of President Obama and the Community Choice Act. | 13 Jul 2009 29 Mar 2010 | |
| Christchurch Mayor Launches Accessibility Map An editorial about the City of Christchurch and their creation of an Accessibility Map of the city. | 5 Jul 2009 16 Jan 2010 | |
| Obama Continues to Push Healthcare Reform The President in a Town Hall style format on Facebook continued to promote his administrations plan for healthcare in America. | 3 Jul 2009 2 Sep 2024 |
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