Tragedy has a way of magnifying fault lines. In the days following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, America has been left with shock, grief, and a renewed confrontation with its own political divisions. While Kirk’s supporters mourned the loss of a 31-year-old father, husband, and firebrand voice of the right, leaders across the [...]
Read More »Couple with Down syndrome decide to have children, face criticism
Over 20 years ago, Patti White’s daughter, Lisa, who has Down syndrome, announced she was pregnant. Lisa had been living independently, working full-time, and in a healthy relationship with a man who also has Down syndrome. Despite common beliefs that men with Down syndrome are sterile, Lisa’s pregnancy surprised her family. Though her decision was [...]
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