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Human Rights: A Subject Neglected in School
My major trip this summer was to visit other parts of New York, due to my own desire to explore more of the state I was born in and grew...


New look. Same fight. Stronger growl. 🐾
After 50 years of fighting for older adults, we're unveiling our bold new identity—and it perfectly captures who we are:...


The Promise of the Older Americans Act—Now Under Threat
This July marks a milestone we must celebrate—and protect. Sixty years ago, the Older Americans Act (OAA) became law and reshaped what it...


Age Simulation Suit: Teaching Empathy or Ageism?
Since the 1990s, various industries have been using “age simulation suits” to demonstrate to individuals working with (e.g., healthcare)...


The Gross, Greedy Bill
Some call the recent spending and tax cut bill signed into law the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” But, given the nature of the bill, perhaps a...


Recent Supreme Court Decisions: Where to Even Begin?
As is always the case in mid June to late June, the United States Supreme Court announced a series of decisions. And this term, the...


New Yorkers: A Reminder to Vote!
New Yorkers who are registered for a major party–you have a primary coming up! While it is all-too-easy to get all-consumed by what is...


Florida Gray Panthers – Al Afterman Scholarship Award
On May 31 the South Dade chapter of the GP honored Kristen Gonzalez with the Al Afterman Scholarship award. Ms Gonzalez, who is pursuing...


Slashing Medicaid is an Immediate Threat to America
Jack Kupferman, Edith Cresmer, and Norman Siegel at the rally in Foley Square, NYC Jack Kupferman delivered these remarks at a protest...


Stop Medicaid Cuts - Stop the Dirty Diaper Bill
Lawmakers are calling it “big and beautiful.” We call it what it really is: The Dirty Diaper Bill—and it’s making its way through...


Sounding the Huge, Scary Alarm on Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP
One of the biggest current debates over the alleged “Big, Beautiful Bill” is with aiding those in need financially. Exhibit A: the fact...


It’s Time for Elder Parole: Justice, Dignity, and Fiscal Sense for Aging Incarcerated New Yorkers
New York’s prisons are aging — but our justice system hasn’t caught up. Today, more than one in every four people incarcerated in New...


Gray Panthers NYC Signs on to Letter Advocating for Older Americans Act
On behalf of Gray Panthers NYC, We are writing to you to share grave concerns regarding President Trump’s draft FY 2026 HHS budget...


Gray Panthers NYC Memorandum of Support for the Healthy Homes Right to Know Act
(S1280b/A73b) (Krueger/Solages) To Whom it may Concern; The New York City Gray Panthers asks for your support and co-sponsorship of the...


Unintentional Ageism
Last week, my car was in the shop and my husband drove me to work and came at the end of the day to pick me up. One of my coworkers, who...


A Victory in Elder Justice
On March 31st, the Social Security Administration made a few security measures, all in the name of allegedly reducing fraud. One measure...


For a Renaissance of the Gray Panthers Network, Part II
In the previous post, “ For a Renaissance of the Gray Panthers Network, Park I ”, I ended with two questions: How do we not repeat the...


For a Renaissance of the Gray Panthers Network, Part I
Like most commentary, this post was born of a random conversation. Gray Panthers NYC President Michelle Arnot humored me with a few...


Why Americans Would Lose with a Bill Called the SAVE Act
There is this pervasive, albeit inaccurate and baseless, belief that noncitizens are somehow voting in American elections and having a...


New York Must Take Action on Bill A00479 to Prevent Colorectal Cancer Deaths
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, though it is one of the most...
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