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[ June 1, 2026 ] The Problem Code of the NYC Department of Education and the Extreme Secrecy of Katherine Rodi ADVOCATZ
[ May 17, 2026 ] EEOC has held that the Civil Rights Act “permits a federal agency employer to maintain single-sex bathrooms ADVOCATZ
[ May 17, 2026 ] U.S. Supreme Court Rules On Whether a Retired Worker May Prevail On Disability-Based Discrimination Under Section 12112(a) of the ADA ADVOCATZ
[ May 16, 2026 ] Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kennie Kelly Is Reinstated After Discharge Under the COVID Mandate ADVOCATZ
[ April 5, 2026 ] Children’s Health Defense Settles CHD v Trump, Formerly Kennedy v Biden, Filed to Fight the Biden Administration Assault on Free Speech ADVOCATZ

U.S. Supreme Court Rules On Whether a Retired Worker May Prevail On Disability-Based Discrimination Under Section 12112(a) of the ADA

May 17, 2026 Betsy Combier 0

The Answer handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case brought by former firefighter Karyn Stanley, is “No”. In the case of Karyn Stanley v City of Sanford, the Supreme Court affirmed the […]

The Ruderman White Paper on Law, Media, Disability

April 25, 2018 Betsy Combier 0

DF version available for download here For a searchable database of all 2013-2015 news coverage of police violence involving persons with disabilities, click here. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Disability is the missing word in media coverage of police violence. […]

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The Problem Code of the NYC Department of Education and the Extreme Secrecy of Katherine Rodi June 2, 2026
If you work for the New York City Department of Education, your fingerprints may be flagged for any reason, at any time, and you will not be told when, how, or why. See my website [...] The post The Problem Code of the NYC Department of Education and the Extreme Secrecy of Katherine Rodi appeared […]
Betsy Combier
EEOC has held that the Civil Rights Act “permits a federal agency employer to maintain single-sex bathrooms May 17, 2026
https://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/eeoc-reverses-policy-on-single-sex-spaces-in-federal-buildings/ EEOC Reverses Policy on Single-Sex Spaces in Federal Buildings Published: March 9, 2026 More in: Federal Manager’s Daily Report The majority decision said that the law “is silent on the topic of single-sex bathrooms” and [...] The post EEOC has held that the Civil Rights Act “permits a federal agency employer to maintain single-sex bathrooms […]
Betsy Combier
U.S. Supreme Court Rules On Whether a Retired Worker May Prevail On Disability-Based Discrimination Under Section 12112(a) of the ADA May 17, 2026
The Answer handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case brought by former firefighter Karyn Stanley, is “No”. In the case of Karyn Stanley v City of Sanford, the Supreme Court affirmed the [...] The post U.S. Supreme Court Rules On Whether a Retired Worker May Prevail On Disability-Based Discrimination Under Section 12112(a) […]
Betsy Combier
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kennie Kelly Is Reinstated After Discharge Under the COVID Mandate May 17, 2026
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kelly, a Master Aviator, was involuntarily separated in September 2022 after refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Following the release of EO 14184, he worked directly with the dedicated @USArmy COVID-19 [...] The post Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kennie Kelly Is Reinstated After Discharge Under the COVID Mandate appeared first on […]
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Children’s Health Defense Settles CHD v Trump, Formerly Kennedy v Biden, Filed to Fight the Biden Administration Assault on Free Speech April 5, 2026
The amazing work of Robert F. Kennedy, former Chairman of the Children’s Health Defense (CHD), CHD, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has led to a settlement of a landmark case against key Biden [...] The post Children’s Health Defense Settles CHD v Trump, Formerly Kennedy v Biden, Filed to Fight the Biden Administration […]
Betsy Combier
Class Action Lawsuit Continues Against United Airlines and Their Policy on Denying Religious Exemptions From the COVID Vaccine April 4, 2026
Genise Kincannon and David Castillo may proceed with their lawsuit after the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (24-10708) made a decision certifying a modified subclass of religious-accommodation seekers whom United Airlines accommodated [...] The post Class Action Lawsuit Continues Against United Airlines and Their Policy on Denying Religious Exemptions From the COVID […]
Betsy Combier
Dr. Robert Redfield, Former CDC Director, Wants mRNA COVID Vaccines Removed From Public Use February 27, 2026
‘There’s too many unknowns,’ Dr. Robert Redfield said. I agree – please listen to the video conversation between Alex Berenson and Jim Haslam. Betsy Combier, Editor From the Epoch Times: Former CDC Director Calls for [...] The post Dr. Robert Redfield, Former CDC Director, Wants mRNA COVID Vaccines Removed From Public Use appeared first on […]
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Numerology, February 22 and Faith February 24, 2026
UPDATE: What would you say if you were asked who has made a change to your life that was meaningful? My answer would include Christopher Wren, former reporter for the New York Times. Mr. Wren [...] The post Numerology, February 22 and Faith appeared first on Advocatz.
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CHD Seeks Emergency Order To Keep Teens Needing Religious Exemptions in School February 1, 2026
The Children’s Health Defense® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is ending childhood health epidemics by eliminating toxic exposure. We will restore and protect the health of children by eliminating environmental exposures, holding responsible parties [...] The post CHD Seeks Emergency Order To Keep Teens Needing Religious Exemptions in School appeared first on Advocatz.
Betsy Combier
Mayor Mamdani Announces $5 Million Settlement for Wrongfully Deactivated Food Delivery Workers February 1, 2026
From Editor Betsy Combier: Wow. This is quite a decision for employees of several private companies in NYC. Uber Eats, Fantuan, and HungryPanda will pay a combined $5,195,000 in restitution, civil penalties, and damages to [...] The post Mayor Mamdani Announces $5 Million Settlement for Wrongfully Deactivated Food Delivery Workers appeared first on Advocatz.
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