All posts by Simmons Hanly Conroy
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 1, 2019
Linda Reinstein and Her Hopes of an Asbestos-Free Future
Linda Reinstein’s story is one of adversity, transformation and hope. Currently, she is the President and CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest advocacy group for asbestos victims. She… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 29, 2019
Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2019
Each of the past 15 years, the first seven days of April have been designated by Congress as Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW). During this time, scientists, advocates, survivors and their families… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 27, 2019
PBS NewsHour Reports: ‘The Stunning Truth About Asbestos Use in the U.S.’
Special report also highlights ADAO, Linda Reinstein, Paul Zygielbaum On March 13, PBS NewsHour dedicated a 10-minute segment of its nightly program to report on asbestos use in the United States. The… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 26, 2019
West Virginia Files Lawsuit Against Catholic Church That ‘Knowingly Employed Pedophiles’
Many parents rely on school faculty and administrators to keep their children safe. It does not matter whether a superintendent or a bishop is in charge — all students deserve the chance… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 28, 2019
Making a Difference on Rare Disease Day 2019
Right now, there are thousands of people living with a rare disease – and many of them have no idea. By the end of this year, individuals from all over the world… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 27, 2019
Vatican Summit on Child Abuse Concludes Without Immediate Action
The Vatican summit on child abuse convened by Pope Francis has come to a close, and many survivors feel no closer to justice than they were before. The historic four-day summit, titled… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 21, 2019
Pope Francis Confirms Catholic Priests Sexually Abused Nuns for Years
Since 2014, when the Vatican revealed what the world believed to be the true extent of sexual abuse in the Catholic church, a steady stream of revelations has continued to emerge. This… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 18, 2019
Nearly 200 New Jersey Catholic Clergy Members Accused of Sexual Abuse
Early on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, Newark’s archdiocese became the first of five dioceses in New Jersey to release a list of names of clergy members accused of sexually abusing minors. New… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 14, 2019
Veterans With Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Are Now Stepping Forward to Seek Justice Against Military Earplug Supplier 3M
A U.S. Army veteran from Texas, who was deployed to Iraq in March 2003, didn’t notice the ringing in his ears until he returned home a year later. Fast-forward more than 15… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 13, 2019
15 Attorneys General Take Action to Require Asbestos Reporting
Asbestos continues to endanger American homes, schools and workplaces, and Americans deserve to know exactly how and where. For decades now, the only way Americans have known to avoid asbestos has been… Read More
