election 2016

Bernie Sanders Makes Controversial Comment About Mental Health During Democratic Debate

Sen. Bernie Sanders is accused of using ableist language in a comment he made during Sunday’s Democratic debates:

“If [I’m] elected president, going to invest a lot of money into mental health, and when you watch these Republican debates, you know why we need to invest in mental health.” 

The comment has some mental health advocates calling for an apology from Sanders.

Coverage from:

The Washington Post

Vox

Yahoo! News 

 

Where do the 2016 Presidential Candidates Stand on Disability Issues?

The disability advocacy organization RespectAbility has released a “Super Tuesday Disability Voter Guide.” Candidates share their stances on 16 disability issues, including healthcare plans, employment barriers, and mental health reform in the criminal justice system. The organization does not endorse candidates, but offers information to help voters make decisions. See the guide