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After Charlottesville: A Letter to my Children
Throughout my time in Springfield, I’ve written my children a letter every day that I’m away from home. It’s a little way to stay connected and remind them I’m thinking of them even when I’m somewhere else. I spent all weekend trying to decide how on earth to talk to my children about the nightmare that unfolded in Charlottesville. So I wrote a letter, and I wanted to share it with you as well.
Please, Tell me What this Means for You.
A member of Evanston Pointers, read the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA), and singled out this for our special consideration: PPACA (CONSOLIDATED) 59, Sec. 1302 - [42 U.S.c. 18022]. ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS REQUIREMENTS (b) ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS -- (1) IN GENERAL. - Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall define the essential health benefits, except … Continue reading Please, Tell me What this Means for You.
Be Aware of The Unified Agenda!
From time to time we hear on the news that the Trump administration is eliminating regulations that have been put in place to protect citizens of various categories or the environment. Some of these roll backs may indeed be necessary, however some may serve special interest groups, and some may be extremely harmful by putting our citizens in jeopardy of their health and well being.
What does Net Neutrality Mean for Me?
Comedian John Oliver recently gave a twenty-minute talk about the net neutrality issue on YouTube where he explained it more fully and invited his listeners to support net neutrality by contacting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) directly. But since the FCC isn't known for simple explanations, Oliver made it a bit more easy for those of us who would like to weigh in.
Time’s Running Out!
Will our country, or the world in fact, outlast the current president of the United States? Each day dawns with another crisis, the result of the president’s actions, behaviors, or threats.
Budget Cuts and the Poor
Many of us would be devastated if a budget is passed that makes cuts to Social Security, which we depend on.
What does Affordable Quality Healthcare Look Like?
Ever since the Great Depression and the Second World War, the United States has been struggling to find the best way to provide for the health care needs of its citizens.
