We’re promised a “beautiful” tax cut. Before Christmas. Didn’t anyone tell Congress and that guy in the White House that big changes to the tax code make health care look easy? It’s only weeks from the target date for passage of a HUGE tax overhaul and no actual bill has been introduced. So, all we […]
2017
Trumpcare: Half A Loaf Is Certainly Cheaper
If your health insurance doesn’t cover as much, it’s no wonder that it’s cheaper that comprehensive insurance. Half a loaf costs less than a whole loaf. And that’s Trump’s cover for undermining the Affordable Care Act: cost. Or the cost to some Americans. The cost of classic ACA plans are likely to rise as the […]
Gun Enabled Tragedy: Deflect and Divert
The apologists for no-gun-control were out in force following the Las Vegas massacre. It’s not the right time to talk about laws. We offer our thoughts and prayers… It’s disrespectful to the victims to reconsider our current policy. But the pitch for doing nothing about gun violence that made my blood boil was this one: everyone […]
Activism Starts & Ends At The Ballot Box
Whether you describe yourself as frightened, dismayed, or energized by the election of 2016, it’s time to move beyond emotion to action if we genuinely expect positive change. It is clear that a government and a society that reflect the real values of this country cannot be taken for granted. Only about 60% of eligible […]