I’d like nothing more than to just ignore Ann Coulter. She seems to have found the magic formula for monetizing outrage in a way that no doubt makes all other talking heads envious, regardless of their partisan leanings. Even during a week where yet another male politician is in hot water for making stupid comments [...]
Historically, foreign policy topics in presidential debates revolve around questions about which candidate would better support our allies and act tougher toward our enemies. But in the 21st century, any discussion of international relations has to incorporate the impact of the global economy. So once Republican nominee Mitt Romney answered one of moderator Bob Schieffer’s [...]
When the national elections are held just two weeks from today, it’s a safe bet that network coverage will spend a fair amount of time looking at the Massachusetts race for the U.S. Senate. The passing of Senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy in 2009 and subsequent election of Republican Scott Brown in his stead was seen [...]
Stories about individuals with disabilities in the workforce continue to pour in during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). While it’s great that local newspapers list NDEAM community events and publish editorials by leaders of organizations whose mission includes providing career training and employment opportunities to people with disabilities, these examples better accomplish the goal [...]
Not very long after Christina Applegate finished a Saturday Night Live opening monologue which let us all embrace the last few days before holiday-fever grips the nation, retailers across the country broke the serenity and began releasing their seasonal temp worker hiring plans. The figures, however, could mean a very happy holiday season for many [...]
Most of the chatter following the second presidential debate centered on each candidate’s message to women voters. Prior to Tuesday evening, Republican nominee Mitt Romney was gaining ground in this demographic, but many in the media felt his response to Katherine Fenton’s question about equal income for women was, at best, poorly worded, and, at [...]
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) launched a new online resource that promotes inclusive workplaces and takes a unique approach to workplace flexibility that could help boost employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The Workplace Flexibility Toolkit is a joint product of the Women’s Bureau and the Office of Disability Employment Policy. This article on [...]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is halfway over, and the media has published many good stories demonstrating the 2012 theme: “A Strong Workforce Is An Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do?,” established by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy. One of the best of the bunch comes from the ODEP’s Disability [...]
Ted Kennedy, Jr. was a natural choice to act as surrogate for the Obama administration at the National Forum on Disability Issues (NDFI). The healthcare reform issue that is so crucial to people with disabilities was a lifelong goal of his father, the late U.S. Senator from Massachusetts. And as Kennedy acknowledged in his opening remarks, [...]
After spending yesterday looking at the opening remarks made by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) at the September 28 National Forum on Disability Issues (NDFI), today we’ll review the Q&A portion to see what light is shed on the GOP presidential platform and its impact on people with disabilities. NDFI moderator Frank Sesno began his [...]