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Past Issues:

• The Fall/Winter 2008 spotlight is the Family Health History Public Service Announcement produced with The American Society of Human Genetics and WJLA, the DC-metro area ABC affiliate. Tom Daschle’s appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services and the re-imagined Genetic Alliance Board, the Council, are also featured.
• The Summer 2008 spotlight is What Does GINA Mean?, but there is a lot more to read about: 2008 Annual Conference Highlights, Genetic Testing Summit Report Release, staff news, and more.
• The Spring 2008 spotlight is the Community Centered Family Health History Program Awards, but there is a lot more to read about: 2008 Annual Conference, Capitol Corner, staff news, and more.
  
• The Fall/Winter 2007 spotlight is the Genetic Testing Summit, but there is a lot more to read about: WikiGenetics and WikiAdvocacy, current public policy, staff news, the Year of the Advocate in review, and more.
  
• The Summer 2007 Issue spotlight is dedicated to the Week of the Advocate. Also read about Genetic Alliance policy updates, staff news, and the featured community leader.
• The Spring 2007 spotlight was the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act's progress in Congress. It included a sneak preview of this year's conference, Gala, and Genetics Day on the Hill, as well as a featured community leader.
• The November Issue featured the Membership Drive and gave an overview of current policy initiatives. Read about Genetic Alliance in Spain, celebrate the accomplishments of a leader in our community, and more.
• The October issue offered a summary of the Gala and Genetics Day on the Hill. Also featured was a report on the activities of staff members who have represented Genetic Alliance at several conferences.
• 2006 Bonus issue The new, redesigned G.Advocacy highlighted Genetics Day on the Hill as well as the Gala and the new website.
  
• Summer 2006 The spotlight for the summerr issue was the Community-Centered Family Health History Grant. Summer interns, the July Conference and the 20th Anniversary Gala were also featured.
  
• Spring 2006 This issue of G.Advocacy spotlighted the Genetic Alliance annual conference, introduced new staff, and gave updates on genetic testing and genetic discrimination legislation.
• Winter 2006 This newsletter spotlighted the importance of cultural competency, gave a sneak preview of upcoming website features, introduced new staff, gave a year end review of federal legislation, and highlighted upcoming events.
• Fall 2005 This issue profiled the Art of Listening Award Winners, featured an article on Genetic Testing by the Genetics & Public Policy Center, unveiled the Family History Tool Coalition, and rolled out our new "Strategies for Success" Series.
• Summer 2005 This issue featured a sneak preview of our annual conference along with a profile of the National Coalition for PKU and Allied Disorders.
• Spring 2005 Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) was in the member spotlight for this issue. Highlights included the the kick-off a year-long Family History initiative, the upcoming annual conference, our new and improved policy initiatives, and updates in Congressional Corner.
• Winter 2004 In this issue, the spotlight was on the BARTH Syndrome Foundation and the 2004 Annual Conference roundup. In addition, Sharon Terry was the recognized as the first advocate ever to hold a gene patent. New staff were also announced.