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Eugene Weekly: Why I’m a Write-In Candidate to Replace Rep. Pete DeFazio (D-OR)

Posted by on October 6, 2016 in Activism, Disability, Legislature, Mental Health, Peer Support | 9 comments

Eugene Weekly: Why I’m a Write-In Candidate to Replace Rep. Pete DeFazio (D-OR)

Update 22 October 2016: At the bottom you will now find a rebuttal from Rep. DeFazio.  The main alternative paper here in Eugene, Oregon ran my letter to the editor about why I am running (or rolling) as write-in candidate to replace Rep. Pete DeFazio. Eugene Weekly, October 6, 2016: MENTAL HEALTH LAWS  Rep. Pete DeFazio sadly co-sponsored the worst piece of mental health legislation I have seen in 42 years of human rights activism. HR 2646 is more than 100 pages long, so mainly lobbyists seem to know the details. The worst part is that this...

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Eugene Weekly: Why I’m a Write-In Candidate to Replace Rep. Pete DeFazio (D-OR)

Posted by on October 6, 2016 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Eugene Weekly: Why I’m a Write-In Candidate to Replace Rep. Pete DeFazio (D-OR)

Rep. Pete DeFazio, a progressive who has represented us in Eugene, Oregon since 1987. I have supported him, even when he has been grumpy. Now I am a write-in candidate to replace Pete. Update 22 October 2016: At the bottom you will now find a rebuttal from Rep. DeFazio.  The main alternative paper here in Eugene, Oregon ran my letter to the editor about why I am running (or rolling) as write-in candidate to replace Rep. Pete DeFazio. Eugene Weekly, October 6, 2016: MENTAL HEALTH LAWS  Rep. Pete DeFazio sadly co-sponsored the worst...

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Call Me Loony, But Al Gore Gave Me Hope Today About Climate Crisis

Posted by on October 5, 2016 in Activism, Environment, Normalgeddon, Peer Support | 3 comments

My wife Debra insisted this morning that I load up and watch with her a TED (Technology Entertainment Design) Talk that Al Gore made earlier this year, February 2016. Al explains why he is optimistic about addressing the climate crisis, if we all jump on board right now. The last few years I have watched hundreds of documentaries, including countless TED Talks, however this one is indeed special. So call me loony, but with Debra, I did watch Al Gore’s latest TED presentation, 25 minutes, and I gained positivity: Are you optimistic or...

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Crazy Good Buzz: Labeled Mental Health & Disability Leaders to Launch New Project — You Are Welcome!

Posted by on September 18, 2016 in Activism, Disability, Environment, Mental Health | Comments Off on Crazy Good Buzz: Labeled Mental Health & Disability Leaders to Launch New Project — You Are Welcome!

In the near future, a number of mad movement and disability movement leaders plan to launch a new project, and you are invited to be one of the visionaries before the launch. The motto is ” Label Me Revolutionary.” Psychiatric survivors who have been working for decades in this social change movement are brainstorming to assist me, David Oaks, also known as PsychoQuad, in this endeavor. We are working on a new website for this campaign, to transform labels — mental or physical disability — into social change. Here...

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Crazy Good Buzz: Labeled Mental Health & Disability Leaders to Launch New Project — You Are Welcome!

Posted by on September 18, 2016 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Crazy Good Buzz: Labeled Mental Health & Disability Leaders to Launch New Project — You Are Welcome!

Debra and David welcome you there home, called Mad Swan. In the near future, a number of mad movement and disability movement leaders plan to launch a new project, and you are invited to be one of the visionaries before the launch. The motto is ” Label Me Revolutionary.” Psychiatric survivors who have been working for decades in this social change movement are brainstorming to assist me, David Oaks, also known as PsychoQuad, in this endeavor. We are working on a new website for this campaign, to transform labels — mental or physical...

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Your Input Needed Now: “Label Me Revolutionary!” New Website Coming

Posted by on September 9, 2016 in Activism, Disability, Environment, Mental Health, Normalgeddon, Peer Support | Comments Off on Your Input Needed Now: “Label Me Revolutionary!” New Website Coming

In one week I turn 61. For more than two-thirds of my life I have worked as a human rights activist for people in the mental health system and people with physical disabilities. We, humanity in general, need a revolution now, more than ever! Why? Because of the climate crisis and the catastrophe caused by our collective paralysis. Because of the enormous and growing imbalance of wealth in our world. Because of a thousand more reasons. PsychoQuad: Turn Labels into Revolution! With the capable help of web steward, Jeffrey Bousquet, we will soon...

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Your Input Needed Now: “Label Me Revolutionary!” New Website Coming

Posted by on September 9, 2016 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Your Input Needed Now: “Label Me Revolutionary!” New Website Coming

PsychoQuad, David Oaks, in front of the mural in the actual Springfield of The Simpsons In one week I turn 61. For more than two-thirds of my life I have worked as a human rights activist for people in the mental health system and people with physical disabilities. We, humanity in general, need a revolution now, more than ever! Why? Because of the climate crisis and the catastrophe caused by our collective paralysis. Because of the enormous and growing imbalance of wealth in our world. Because of a thousand more reasons. PsychoQuad: Turn...

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Keep Pressure on US Senate for Human Rights in Mental Health: Should I Run For Congress?

Posted by on September 3, 2016 in Activism, Disability, Legislature, Mental Health, Peer Support | 2 comments

NEWS RELEASE — LABOR DAY WEEKEND, SEPT. 2016 — IMMEDIATE RELEASE David W. Oaks Warns National Group: “Disability Movement Must Unite Against Rep. Tim Murphy’s Attack on Mental Health Human Rights! We Need Revolution!” As the USA celebrates labor, leaders in the disability movement are gearing up to defend the most vulnerable of the labeled: people diagnosed with a “mental illness.” For 42 years, David W. Oaks has worked as a psychiatric survivor human rights activist in mental health. This week he addressed a...

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Stop This Horrible Mental Health Bill by Contacting Your US Senators Now!

Posted by on August 21, 2016 in Activism, Legislature, Mental Health | 9 comments

Stop This Horrible Mental Health Bill by Contacting Your US Senators Now!

Last month, 6 July 2016, the US House quietly and overwhelmingly (422 to 2) passed the worst piece of mental health legislation I have seen in my 42 years of human rights activism. HR 2646 is sponsored by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA) and is mis-named the “Helping Families in Mental Crisis Act of 2016.” This month of August, you can stop this frightening bill by contacting both of your US Senators. In fact, I would encourage you to also contact Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT), because he has shown signs over the decades of supporting our...

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Mental Health Revolution, or Why Humor is Necessary if You Are Really Serious About Overthrowing the Corrupt System: My Stand-up Comedy, Ghostbusters Satire, and Dead Family & Friends Such As Leonard Roy Frank

Posted by on July 27, 2016 in Activism, Disability, Environment, Fundraising, Mental Health, Normalgeddon, Peer Support | Comments Off on Mental Health Revolution, or Why Humor is Necessary if You Are Really Serious About Overthrowing the Corrupt System: My Stand-up Comedy, Ghostbusters Satire, and Dead Family & Friends Such As Leonard Roy Frank

More than 42 Months After I Broke My Neck, I Do a Stand-Up Comedy Act this Saturday, 30 July 2016 Or perhaps I should say “sit-down comedy”? My intro for my act by the MC will be this: “From right here in Eugene, our next sit-down comic is David Oaks, also known as PsychoQuad. That means he can slay any audience and then plead insanity!” If you live in the Eugene-area, or know someone here, get there early to save your seat at Sam Bond’s Garbage, the bar Blair! I will bring my own seat. The monthly show,...

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