Lois's Blog
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New York, Virginia, Where Next?
Advocates have been contacting us in response to the news that state legislation is being considered and even passed (New York) that removes any mention
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Together, Arm in Arm
“I ask you to join with me arm in arm.” This message concluded my post-election email. (I’ve included it below in case you didn’t receive
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Everyone Deserves an Advocate
My social media news feed in the last month has been filled with wonderful posts about children and adults with Down syndrome. The fact that
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
“How do you do it?” “ What is it like to lobby?” “I couldn’t do that.” These are statements I have heard many times in
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Why Do We March
Every year for decades Oregon Right to Life has organized an event on a Sunday afternoon in January to remember the lives lost to legal
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Humbled and Honored
I love September. It was my favorite month growing up. It meant school starting, new supplies, new clothes, maybe new shoes if I needed them.