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Category Archives: Front Page

Next scheduled involuntary outpatient electroshock of Ray Sandford

Front PageBy Sarah SmithDecember 31, 2008

Ray Sandford of Minnesota has been receiving electroshock (electroconvulsive therapy) against his will on a regular basis and against his wishes. This is is his next scheduled forced shock. what Appointment when Jan 07, 2009 from 06:00 AM to 10:00 AM where Minnesota contact name David Oaks contact phone 541-345-9106 add event to calendar  vCal  iCal Ray has…

Tom Wilson Speaks at Free MindFreedom 1st Wednesday RoundTable – Eugene, Oregon, USA

Front PageBy Sarah SmithDecember 31, 2008

Every first Wednesday by the main office for MindFreedom International hear the latest news and views by and for free minds. This Wednesday: Mental health advocate Tom Wilson on changing the mental health system in 2009. what Meeting when Jan 07, 2009 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM where Eugene, Oregon, USA contact name David Oaks contact phone…

Ray Gateway: Campaign Ended Forced Outpatient Electroshock of Ray Sandford

Front PageBy Sarah SmithDecember 23, 2008

Info Ray Sandford is a 55-year-old Minnesota citizen who was receiving ongoing involuntary outpatient electroshock. He was court-ordered to leave his home regularly to receive this human rights violation. Ray has WON! Here is your gateway to news and background on the MindFreedom campaign to support Ray Sandford of Minnesota. As Ray puts it, “No…

Ray Gateway: Campaign Ended Forced Outpatient Electroshock of Ray Sandford

Front PageBy Sarah SmithDecember 23, 2008

Info Ray Sandford is a 55-year-old Minnesota citizen who was receiving ongoing involuntary outpatient electroshock. He was court-ordered to leave his home regularly to receive this human rights violation. Ray has WON! Here is your gateway to news and background on the MindFreedom campaign to support Ray Sandford of Minnesota. As Ray puts it, “No…

Ray Sandford’s Own “Guardian” — Terri Bradley — Testifies Against Him

Front PageBy Sarah SmithDecember 19, 2008

Ray Sandford had his re-hearing about his involuntary electroshock. I’ve heard from Ray and an eye witness that the hearing did not go well. We’re waiting for the judge’s decision. Since I live in Oregon, I was not able to attend the hearing this past Tuesday about Ray Sandford’s maintenance outpatient involuntary electroshock in Minnesota.…

Letters for Ray Sandford and Against Involuntary Outpatient Electroshock

Front PageBy Sarah SmithNovember 18, 2008

A sample of the many letters written in support of Ray Sandford’s right to say “no” to being escorted from his home for court-ordered electroshock. Thank you to those who have written, and shared your concern with the MindFreedom office. At the bottom are links to alerts so you can keep on speaking out! We…

Minnesota 25th Annual Human Rights Day Conference and Forum

Front PageBy Sarah SmithNovember 16, 2008

You would think Minnesota’s human rights day conference would be a good place to bring up controversies like the involuntary outpatient electroshock of Ray Sandford. But with its hefty $200 price tag, you may need to stand by the entrance and peacefully bring the issue up to participants. Asking the office of Minnesota’s Governor Pawlenty…

Covert vs. Overt Mind Control, and The New York Times

Front PageBy Sarah SmithNovember 14, 2008

The New York Times ran an article on 12 November 2008 about the phenomenon of so many people alleging covert mind control. I e-mailed an open letter to Ms. Sarah Kershaw, the journalist.   OPEN LETTER in response to The New York Times journalist who wrote article on “mind control.” The NY Times article by…

Even E. Fuller Torrey’s group divided on forced electroshock

Front PageBy Sarah SmithNovember 13, 2008

Info Filed Under: electroshock Supporters of more involuntary procedures in psychiatry have been divided when it comes to forced electroshock. Fred Frese is one of those with mixed feelings. As you all know, we at MindFreedom have a campaign about one of the worst case scenarios in psychiatry, the unimaginable. This is an intersection of…

My phone call to Governor Pawlenty about involuntary outpatient electroshock.

Front PageBy Sarah SmithNovember 12, 2008

Info Filed Under: electroshock This morning, Wednesday, Ray Sandford is scheduled for another weekly outpatient electroshock. He is comforted by knowing people are calling the Governor. Did you call yet? I just phoned the office of the Governor of Minnesota. Again. I hope you are calling too. Again. And again. We need to find out…

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