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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1806, James Smith, Irish-American lawyer and politician (born 1719) passed away. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1915, Leonard Goodwin, British protozoologist (died 2008) was born. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1935, Oliver Napier, Northern Irish lawyer and politician (died 2011) was born. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. In 1981, Susana Barreiros, Venezuelan judge was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Olmstead ruling & community living for people with disabilities under attack by Dept of Justice
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
As disability advocates mark the 26th anniversary of Olmstead v. L.C. a memo from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel has reignited debate over one of the nation’s most important disability rights decisions.
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AllAfrica News: Tunisia
· Jul 1, 2026
Executive Capture of the Judiciary and the Criminalization of the Legal Profession
[HRW] Civil society joint statement - ID with SR on independence of judges and lawyers - HRC62
National Post
· Jul 11, 2026
NP View: Excessive leniency for the mentally disabled robs society of justice
The courts are failing to protect society
Wirepoints
· Jul 9, 2026
Advocates: Two years after Sonya Massey’s death, Illinois police struggle to implement SAFE-T Act provisions – Chicago Tribune*
The Massey Commission makes important recommendations on policing but goes much deeper by exploring the systemic racism that has for too long affected police and community relations. The commission calls for expanding safe and equitable access to social services in Sangamon County to address systemic racism and mistrust in police. ... (T)he governor’s office has already signed off on the overarching recommendation that agencies and leaders responsible for implementation meet twice a year to monitor the process.
PBS NewsHour
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump's EEOC abandons key tool for combating workplace discrimination
For more than 60 years, the federal government has relied on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to enforce laws against workplace discrimination. The Department of Justice is now challenging a legal framework that has underpinned that work for decades. Geoff Bennett discussed the policy shift and its implications with Jenny Yang, a former chair of the EEOC.
The Advocate
· Jun 26, 2026
Advocate NL 6/26/26
Hello and Happy Friday folks!
Jamaica Information Service
· Jun 23, 2026
JCPD Targets Underserved Communities in St Thomas with June 23 Townhall
The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) aims to reach underserved communities in St. Thomas through its Townhall slated for Tuesday, June 23, 2026. To be held at Colonel’s []
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Related coverage for "Olmstead ruling & community living for people with disabilities under attack by Dept of Justice": AllAfrica News: Tunisia — Executive Capture of the Judiciary and the Criminalization of the Legal Profession. National Post — NP View: Excessive leniency for the mentally disabled robs society of justice. Wirepoints — Advocates: Two years after Sonya Massey’s death, Illinois police struggle to implement SAFE-T Act provisions – Chicago Tribune*. PBS NewsHour — Trump's EEOC abandons key tool for combating workplace discrimination. The Advocate — Advocate NL 6/26/26. Jamaica Information Service — JCPD Targets Underserved Communities in St Thomas with June 23 Townhall