The forty-ninth issue of MindFreedom Journal (formerly Dendron news), first distributed in Fall 2008. Contents include "United Nations Adopts Disability Rights Convention" by Celia Brown; "Why Mad Pride?" by David Oaks; "Mad Pride Covered by New York Times;" "The Drive to Start New MindFreedom Affiliates" by Frank Blankenship; "Choice Campaign Prepares Directory and Network of Alternatives" by Janet Foner; "May is Mental Health Awareness Month" by Mary Van Pelt; an interview with David Heine; an interview with Ruth Ruth; "A Personal Story of Choice in Mental Health Care: Past Pieces" by Pam Rose; and more.