It is paper-thin and measures only 8 by 3-1/2 inches, but it scares the hell out of me. It has been sitting on the dashboard of my truck for several days, just there. Always visible. Always reminding me of what I cannot escape. It is a placard that allows parking in disabled parking spaces. You … Continue reading The needle and the damage done
Month: March 2011
Testimony in support of LD 364
A copy of the testimony I presented to the Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services on March 2, 2011 Re: LD 364, Resolve, Directing Updated Review and Evaluation of Maine's Mental Health Parity Law Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you … Continue reading Testimony in support of LD 364
Tucson shootings and the costs of stigma
(originally published in the January 11, 2011 Portland Press Herald) The horrific event that transpired in Tucson on Saturday has inspired more than ample discussion regarding the tone and spirit of our nation's political discourse. Despite all the fervent commentary, there is one piece of this puzzle that remains largely glossed over, however. And this … Continue reading Tucson shootings and the costs of stigma
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