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Fighting for the Voting Rights of Individuals with Guardians
As a parent of an adult son with developmental disabilities and an advocate for all residents in long-term care, I am appalled that in...
Carrie Leljedal


Project 2025 and Environmental Issues
One other issue Gray Panthers has a history of focusing on is environmental justice. And because of that, it is worth making a blog post...
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Convention Reflections from a Gray Panther
I am now back home after an amazing convention as a delegate and wanted to share my thoughts. Â Â Biden and his campaign did something...
Tim Allison


On Voting
In a recent poll, 80% of Americans feel the U.S. is in decline. That’s a far cry from how we felt in the aftermath of the September 11th,...
Richard Gamache


Empowered and Inspired: A Student’s Journey Representing the Gray Panthers at the UN
Representing the Gray Panthers at the 68th Session of the Commission for the Status of Women at the United Nations was a life-changing...
Ariana Reneau


What Project 2025 Does to Medicare and Medicaid
What Project 2025 Does to Medicare and Medicaid
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The Supreme Court: One Step Forward…About Three Steps Back
Another United States Supreme Court term has ended. Lots has been covered in the news about the Court’s decisions. But what does it mean...
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Gray Panthers NYC to Mayor Eric Adams: Stop Cutting Senior Services!
With the City’s Budget deadline coming on June 30th, there are a number of proposed cuts from the Mayor affecting vulnerable populations....
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A Conversation with Tim Allison: Champion of Intergenerational Activism
In a world increasingly divided by age and ideology, Tim stands out as a beacon of unity, advocating for intergenerational collaboration...
Sophia Casale

Reflection on My First Day as a Gray Panthers Intern by Clare Gillis
Yesterday, May 20th was my first day as an intern for Gray Panthers. One of the things I was most excited about when learning more about...
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Help support our mission to enhance the lives of older adults - Celebrate Older Americans Month with Gray Panthers NYC
Since our founding in 1974, Gray Panthers has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults. As we close out Older Americans...
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The Rise of Curbside Pickup: A Threat to Handicap Accessible Parking
By: Carrie Leljedal, GPNYC Vice President The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) marked a groundbreaking step in civil rights,...
Carrie Leljedal


Gray Panthers FAQs: Why Do We Talk So Much About Maggie Kuhn?
Anyone who talks with any members of the Gray Panthers, current or former, will oftentimes hear about our founder, Maggie Kuhn. This may...
Brendan Birth


Iris Apfel: Giving the Middle Finger to Ageism
Several weeks ago, fashion celebrity Iris Apfel died at the age of 102. Many have talked about her eye-catching outfits, her personality,...
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Seniors Are Entering or Rejoining the Workforce in Record Numbers
Retirement is no longer the one-way street it used to be. More and more seniors are deciding to delay retirement or even "unretire" by...
Gary Campbell


Death with Dignity: What It Means, and Why It’s Important
Death with dignity is defined as “an end-of-life option that allows certain eligible individuals to legally request and obtain...
Carrie Leljedal


Defying the Odds: My IVF Journey to Motherhood
Thanks to in vitro fertilization (IVF) I am the proud mother of an accomplished 31 year old woman who will marry her fiance in a few...
Michelle Arnot


Regarding the Proposed Closing of Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital
As some of our readers may already know, Mount Sinai’s Beth Israel campus is expected to close in the coming months. Many people are...
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Grieving Families in New York State Deserve Better…from Governor Hochul
Many moons ago, we wrote on a piece of legislation called the Grieving Families Act in New York State. It’s time to revisit it, since a...
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Gray Panthers FAQ: Is there a National Gray Panthers Entity?
A couple of months ago, we started a blog post series answering some frequently asked questions about Gray Panthers. And the question...
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