<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"><channel><title>Disability and Health Political Editorials</title><description>Disabled World political editorial views on current affairs related to disability, medical discoveries, and health news from around the world</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/</link><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:49:20 EDT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Why NYPD Disability Pensions Are a Financial Lifeline</title><category>Political</category><description>NYPD officers often rely on disability pensions to bridge the gap between standard retirement pay and New York City&#39;s high cost of living</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/nypd-pensions.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/nypd-pensions.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:53:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>President Trump&#39;s Contempt Towards People with Disabilities</title><category>Political</category><description>Opinion piece examining Trump administration disability policies, including ASL interpreter cuts, wage protections, and benefit reductions affecting millions of Americans</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/trump-disabled.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/trump-disabled.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:39:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>What Are the Prospects for Refugees With Disabilities in the United States?</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/us-refugees.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/us-refugees.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:03:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Disability Advocates Urge Swift Action to Ensure Accessible Ballot Return for 2024 Elections</title><category>Political</category><description>Disability organizations and California voters with disabilities file motion for preliminary injunction requiring implementation of accessible electronic mechanisms for voters with print disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/2024-elections.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/2024-elections.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:30:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Social Media&#39;s Political Fury Breeds Cynicism in Society</title><category>Political</category><description>How exposure to political attacks on social media promotes anger and political cynicism</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/political-cynicism.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/political-cynicism.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:36:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Trust in U.S. Supreme Court Plummets Due to Rising Political Polarization</title><category>Political</category><description>Survey exposes declining public confidence in Supreme Court approval and legitimacy process</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/supreme-court.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/supreme-court.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:31:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Disability Benefits and Policy Changes for Americans</title><category>Political</category><description>Key changes for Americans with disabilities including the We Can&#39;t Wait Act to end the SSDI five-month waiting period and updated Social Security benefit rates</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/disabled-2024.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/disabled-2024.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 08:48:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>The Cost of Lobbying for Federal Disability Laws in the US</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/legislative-happiness.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/legislative-happiness.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:48:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Disability Voting Rights and Political Barriers in the US</title><category>Political</category><description>Why 38 million eligible disabled voters in the US face persistent barriers at the polls and how partisan gridlock blocks federal voting accessibility reform</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/politicians-disabled.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/politicians-disabled.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:28:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Pakistan Will Fail To Reach Sustainable Development Goals Without Focus on Disability</title><category>Political</category><description>In Pakistan people with disabilities often have higher health care needs, but may find it difficult to access services</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/sdg.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/sdg.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:08:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Arise &#39;Sir&#39; Iain Duncan Smith: But Should There Be a Criminal Investigation Over His Mistreatment of Disability?</title><category>Political</category><description>Paul Dodenhoff writes on Iain Duncan Smith being rewarded for bullying disabled people into oblivion in Prime Minister Boris Johnson&#39;s, New Year&#39;s Honours list</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/sir-iain-duncan-smith.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/sir-iain-duncan-smith.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2020 17:53:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Boris Johnson Victory Threatens UK Disabled Rights 2019</title><category>Political</category><description>Analysis of Boris Johnson&#39;s 2019 election win examines Conservative welfare reforms, rising mortality rates, and the existential risks facing British disabled</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/boris-johnson.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/boris-johnson.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:34:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>The Dominance of Right-Wing Think-Tanks Over Disability Welfare Reform in Britain</title><category>Political</category><description>Article by Paul Dodenhoff examines the dominance of right-wing think-tanks over disability welfare reform in the United Kingdom</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/dominance.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/dominance.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2017 12:14:50 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>President Trump&#39;s Chance to Prove He Really Cares About Disabled Americans</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/trumps-chance.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/trumps-chance.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 12:11:18 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Washington Doesn&#39;t Think Very Highly of Americans</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/washington.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/washington.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2016 08:38:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>REV UP Campaign - Making the Disability Vote Count</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/vote2016.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/vote2016.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:02:58 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Disability is Not a Lifestyle Choice: Why UN Must Protect UK Disabled</title><category>Political</category><description>UN committee on economic, social and cultural rights to examine U.K. government record on welfare benefits, employment, housing, health and education</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/choice.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/choice.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:15:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Authoritarian Britain and its Effect on Attitudes Towards Disability</title><category>Political</category><description>Explores how Britain&#39;s liberal values and policies have historically marginalized disabled individuals, emphasizing the need for systemic change</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/authoritarian.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/authoritarian.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 07:26:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Fighting for Fairness: Britain&#39;s Military Veterans, Disability and Benefit Cuts</title><category>Political</category><description>Paul Dodenhoff writes on fighting for fairness regarding Britain&#39;s military veterans, disability and benefit cuts in the U.K.</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/uk-fairness.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/uk-fairness.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2016 17:37:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Perspectives on Political Candidates and Disability Efforts</title><category>Political</category><description>Thomas C. Weiss writes on the U.S. presidential election campaigns from a disability perspective</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/us-elections.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/us-elections.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2016 06:30:04 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Get Off Thy Death Bed and Work: British Values for the New World Order</title><category>Political</category><description>Paul Dodenhoff writes on British values, disability, and sickness related welfare benefits</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/thy.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/thy.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:17:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Why is the Work Capability Assessment Costing Britain More Than it Saves?</title><category>Political</category><description>The continuing incompetence of Iain Duncan Smith - Why is the Work Capability Assessment costing Britain more than it saves?</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/wca-cost.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/wca-cost.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2016 09:52:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>The Lazy Cow Effect: Why Employer&#39;s Attitudes Towards Disabled Workers have Deteriorated Since 2010</title><category>Political</category><description>Disturbing issues concerning the modern day experience of disabled people within the workplace</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/lazy-cow.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/lazy-cow.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2016 11:50:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Medicalisation of Unemployment: Reprogramming Britain&#39;s Disabled and Unemployed</title><category>Political</category><description>Paul Dodenhoff writes on the medicalisation of unemployment and reprogramming UK disabled and unemployed</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/new-year.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/new-year.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2016 04:25:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Response to San Bernardino Terrorist Attack</title><category>Political</category><description>People with disabilities are already the highest risk group for personal violence and abuse</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/terror.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/terror.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2015 14:26:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Disability and the Normalization of Oppression</title><category>Political</category><description>Paul Dodenhoff writes on whether it is now the time to scrap the Work Capability Assessment (WCA)</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/wca-oppression.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/wca-oppression.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2015 09:17:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Disability Perspective of Terrorist Attacks in Paris</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/paris.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/paris.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:40:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Disability in the U.K. Is Britain &#39;Fairer&#39; After 5 Years of Tory Rule?</title><category>Political</category><description>Paul Dodenhoff examines whether disability in the United Kingdom is any fairer after five years of Tory rule</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/tory.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/tory.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2015 07:20:33 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Is the Current UN Investigation into British Violations of the CPRD Treaty a Complete Waste of Time</title><category>Political</category><description>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?</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/waste-of-time.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/waste-of-time.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2015 07:22:57 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Can Disabled People in Britain Really Work Their Way Out of Poverty?</title><category>Political</category><description>Paul Dodenhoff replies to Iain Duncan Smith statement that disabled people cannot expect the government to help them out of poverty</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/uk-poverty.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/uk-poverty.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:15:22 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>U.S. Police Officers and People with Disabilities</title><category>Political</category><description>Article examines common issues people with disabilities have with police, includes disability rights and recent encounters</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/popo.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/popo.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:38:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Veterans and Disability: Open Letter to Politicians of America</title><category>Political</category><description>Letter to the Politicians of the United States of America regarding U.S. veterans service and disability</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/letter.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/letter.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2015 10:43:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Just What Exactly is Not Normal About Disabled People, IDS?</title><category>Political</category><description>Iain Duncan Smith faced criticism recently for comments made in a parliamentary debate that appeared to suggest people with disabilities were abnormal</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/normal.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/normal.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2015 10:32:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>The U.N.: Meddling in Britain&#39;s Affairs or Impartially Protecting Our Disabled?</title><category>Political</category><description>Britain has been criticized many times in the past by the UN for human rights abuses, over many years and over many different issues</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/meddling.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/meddling.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2015 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Iain Duncan-Smith: Helping Disabled Get Off Welfare? Or Just Helping Kill Them Off?</title><category>Political</category><description>Paul Dodenhoff writes on UN investigation into British human rights abuses against people with disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/iain-duncan-smith.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/iain-duncan-smith.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2015 08:01:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Does UK Labor Party Leadership Race Highlight a Continuing Disdain for Disability?</title><category>Political</category><description>The UK Labor party arguably considers disabled people to be fundamental different from the majority</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/labor-party.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/labor-party.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2015 10:36:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Disability and the Continuing Grip of Oppression</title><category>Political</category><description>Paul Dodenhoff writes on disability and the continuing grip of oppression in the U.K.</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/grip.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/grip.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2015 11:06:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>An Analysis of British Welfare Reform</title><category>Political</category><description>Paul Dodenhoff writes on austerity, liberal ideology and the institutionalized oppression of the disabled in the U.K.</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/austerity.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/austerity.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:08:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>U.S. Torture, Disability Rights, and the Question of Political Legitimacy</title><category>Political</category><description>An editorial linking U.S. torture practices to potential threats against disabled individuals, urging accountability and vigilance in protecting human rights</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/validity.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/validity.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:09:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Iraq: Children with Disabilities and Veterans</title><category>Political</category><description>Children are equally affected by the Millions of bombs and anti-personal mines spread over certain parts of Iraq</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/iraq-vets.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/iraq-vets.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:37:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Scott Panetti: Questioning Cruel and Unusual Punishment</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/questioning.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/questioning.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:28:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Would YOU Work for £2 an Hour, Lord Freud</title><category>Political</category><description>Paul Dodenhoff responds to Lord Freud&#39;s recent comment that some disabled workers are not worth the UK national minimum wage and should be paid &amp;pound;2 an hour</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/lord-freud.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/lord-freud.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2014 08:43:41 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>A Large Dollop of Fudge (A Letter from the DWP)</title><category>Political</category><description>Paul Dodenhoff responds to Mark Harper MP, U.K. Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/dwp.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/dwp.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:07:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Swing Voters More Likely to Vote for Candidate Committed to Jobs for People with Disabilities</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/swing-voters.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/swing-voters.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:39:23 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Suggested Government Actions in Relation to People with Disabilities</title><category>Political</category><description>People with Disabilities in America continuing to experience poverty, lack of appropriate housing, transportation, or inclusion in the educational process</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/suggest.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/suggest.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2014 13:50:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Systemic Ableism in U.S. Society: Why Education Matters</title><category>Political</category><description>Exploring ableism in America, this article reveals ongoing discrimination and calls for education to foster inclusion for people with disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/ableism.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/ableism.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2014 11:02:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>The Crisis in Ukraine and People with Disabilities</title><category>Political</category><description>Analysis of the Ukraine conflict, its historical context, and global implications, offering insights for diverse audiences, including those with disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/ukraine.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/ukraine.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:11:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of People with Disabilities</title><category>Political</category><description>The recent shutdown of the United States Government brings into question the perspectives of government in relation to People with Disabilities, Seniors, and Veterans</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/safety.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/safety.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2013 09:35:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Disability, Poverty, and the American Government</title><category>Political</category><description>No one in America, especially People with Disabilities, Seniors, and Veterans, should live in poverty while ineffective leaders make six-figure salaries</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/us-poverty.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/us-poverty.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:21:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Comments on Effects of the U.S. Government Shutdown</title><category>Political</category><description>Political commentary and information regarding the U.S. Government shutdown and the effects on seniors, persons with disabilities and veterans</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/comments.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/comments.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2013 18:15:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Government Shutdown</title><category>Political</category><description>Political opinion regarding the U.S Government shutdown and the affects on those most in need</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/ada-shutdown.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/ada-shutdown.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2013 16:49:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Civilian Injury and Disability Due to Cluster Bombs</title><category>Political</category><description>Information regarding devastation, injuries and disability caused by cluster bombing</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/cluster.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/cluster.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2013 10:08:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Right to Privacy</title><category>Political</category><description>The NSA and U.S. Government are clearly violating our inherent dignity, individual autonomy, and freedom to make our own choices with independence</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/crpd-privacy.php</link><guid 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should target other areas of government when proposing cuts to balance federal budget</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/voters.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/voters.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:19:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>People with Disabilities Could Decide Presidential Election</title><category>Political</category><description>Candidates should not underestimate people with disabilities have in the election outcome as there are around 35M eligible voters with disability</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/decide.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/decide.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:03:23 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>U.S. Elections 2012 and Disability: Fit to Work, Valued Citizen or Burden</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/elections.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/elections.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:48:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Response to Tom Harkin in Regards to Disability Employment</title><category>Political</category><description>Senator Tom Harkin posted an article through a major news site on the Internet concerning People with Disabilities and employment in America</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/harkin.php</link><guid 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Disability Insurance and the people who depend on it</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/ssdi-disability.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/ssdi-disability.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 18:51:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Perspectives on Disability and Adequate Leadership</title><category>Political</category><description>The potential for leaders in America to feel more inclined to do something about disability issues might increase during election years</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/leadership.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/leadership.php</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:41:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Community Living Efforts and People with Disabilities</title><category>Political</category><description>People with disabilities must have the maximum number of opportunities and choices to receive long-term services and support in the community</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/community-efforts.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/community-efforts.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:10:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>I&#39;ve Got Your Back Obama Tells Disability Community</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/obama-disability.php</link><guid 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everyone</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/dignity.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/dignity.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:29:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>People with Disabilities: Government Reforms</title><category>Political</category><description>Governments in certain places around the world are attempting to, reform, their disability support programs in order to save money during financial strife</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/government-reforms.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/government-reforms.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:16:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Peak Oil, Public Health, and the Politics of Energy</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/oil-depletion.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/oil-depletion.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:47:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Politically Threatening Disabled, Seniors, and Veterans</title><category>Political</category><description>If the Republican leadership prevents veterans benefits from being distributed they will be breaking a trust between America and members of the Armed Forces</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/threatening.php</link><guid 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members</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/military-gay.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/military-gay.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:06:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Budget Deficits and Social Security Benefits - Government Shutdowns</title><category>Political</category><description>Many people wonder what happens to Social Security benefits during a government shutdown</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/government-shutdowns.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/government-shutdowns.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:02:25 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Cuts to Housing and Jobs for Low-Income Seniors</title><category>Political</category><description>Legislation scheduled to pass Congress this week seriously undermines the only federally funded jobs and housing programs specifically targeted for America&#39;s low-income senior</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/housing-job-cuts.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/housing-job-cuts.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:52:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>U.S. Gov. Budget and People with Disabilities</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/budget-efforts.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/budget-efforts.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:19:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>U.S. Disability Program Costs vs Military Spending</title><category>Political</category><description>Editorial comparing the costs of U.S. trust funds like Medicare and Social Security to military spending and corporate tax avoidance affecting disabled Americans</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/program-costs.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/program-costs.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:20:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>The Political Fight Over Social Security</title><category>Political</category><description>Social Security is funded outside of the federal budget process by a tax on employee earnings that is matched by employers</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/political-social-security.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/political-social-security.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:09:39 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Stop Bonuses For Dead Senators and Repeal the Death Tax!</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/death-taxes.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/death-taxes.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:29:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Anna Little Endorses Action for Pediatric Brain Injury - Sarah Jane and Friends Endorse Anna Little</title><category>Political</category><description>At Anna Little for Congress headquarters Sarah Jane Donohue announced her enthusiastic support for Anna Little for Congress</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/anna-little-congress.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/anna-little-congress.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:30:14 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Teamsters Urge Senate to Pass Zagroda Act for 9/11 Victims</title><category>Political</category><description>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</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/9-11-victims.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/9-11-victims.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:53:22 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Response to Schwarzenegger&#39;s Latest Attack on IHSS</title><category>Political</category><description>Statement in response to Gov. Schwarzenegger claim of a public safety crisis in the In Home Supportive Services IHSS Program</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/schwarzenegger-ihss.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/schwarzenegger-ihss.php</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:43:38 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Spending More for Less Freedom - Uncommon Government Ineptitude</title><category>Political</category><description>An editorial concerning IHSS cutbacks on independent living services in California beginning November first 2009</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/government-ineptitude.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/government-ineptitude.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:38:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Mr. Obama&#39;s Speech on Health Care Reform and People with Disabilities</title><category>Political</category><description>An editorial concerning Mr. Obamas Speech on Health Care Reform and Persons with Disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/obama-speech-health-reform.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/obama-speech-health-reform.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:26:44 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>People with Disabilities, Seniors, and Health Care Reform</title><category>Political</category><description>An editorial about People with Disabilities Seniors and the Health Care Reform Bill</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/seniors-health-care-reform.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/seniors-health-care-reform.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:03:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Government Roles and Disability - Opinions and Information</title><category>Political</category><description>The United States Government has some specific roles it plays in the lives of persons with disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/govt-roles-disability-opinions.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/govt-roles-disability-opinions.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:51:51 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Reasons Why America Should Not Pursue the Health Care Reform Bill</title><category>Political</category><description>An editorial presenting reasons why America should not pass the Health Care Reform Bill</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/no-health-care-reform.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/no-health-care-reform.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:06:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>The Convention on the Right of People with Disabilities - Commentary</title><category>Political</category><description>An editorial commenting on Barrack Obama signing UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/convention-disabilities.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/convention-disabilities.php</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:06:56 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Advocate Speaks About Hate Crimes Expansion</title><category>Political</category><description>An editorial commenting on an Advocate who has spoken about new Hate Crimes legislation</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/hate-crimes.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/hate-crimes.php</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:08:47 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>People with Disabilities and Homelessness</title><category>Political</category><description>An editorial and commentary about Disability and Homelessness in America</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/disability-homeless.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/disability-homeless.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:02:58 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Freedom, Access, Equal Rights, and People with Disabilities in America - A Request to the President</title><category>Political</category><description>An editorial commenting on the actions of President Obama and the Community Choice Act</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/community-choice-act.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/community-choice-act.php</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:04:27 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Christchurch Mayor Launches Accessibility Map</title><category>Political</category><description>An editorial about the City of Christchurch and their creation of an Accessibility Map of the city</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/christchurch-accessibility-map.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/christchurch-accessibility-map.php</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:26:17 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item><item><title>Obama Continues to Push Healthcare Reform</title><category>Political</category><description>The President in a Town Hall style format on Facebook continued to promote his administrations plan for healthcare in America</description><link>https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/obama-healthcare-facebook.php</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/political/obama-healthcare-facebook.php</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:23:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.disabled-world.com/">Disabled World</source></item></channel></rss>