Jan 282013
The news of Senator Tom Harkin’s retirement saddens me. The Iowa Democrat played an instrumental role in passing the the Americans with Disabilities Act and he has been a vocal advocate for people with disabilities during his long tenure. I can’t think of another national political figure who is so closely identified with disability rights, which makes it unlikely that someone else will fill the void Harkin leaves. And that’s unfortunate because people with disabilities still need strong, committed leadership on issues ranging from employment to health care.
