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.
Only a tiny fraction of homeowners at risk for default on their mortgages have sought or received help as a result of the government's recent plan. Most of the modifications that have resulted have been adjustments to payments and interest rates, rather than to principle.
From the Washington Post: