Disabled People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine
The disabled community has responded to the adversities they face by organizing for legal rights that protect their autonomy and access to public life. But these rights are increasingly under attack.
Six of the nation's 19 largest banks have failed the Federal Reserve's "Stress Tests," including Citibank and Bank of America, according to Bloomberg.
The Fed is pushing the banks to raise capital by converting preferred shares (including those held by the Treasury) into common shares, rather than seeking more federal funds.