Federal Items: It is Donald Trump’s government and America has to endure his tweeted whims. 2010 Census Trump and the Republicans converted the traditionally non-partisan census into a disaster: “President Trump is considering an executive order to try to move forward Read More …
Category: Health Care
Stealing From Old People
I knew it happens but I’m still amazed at how many systematically steal money from senior citizens. For the past few years I’ve served as Conservator for an elderly friend with health issues. That means I pay his bills and Read More …
Down, Up, Down…
Missouri is still trending well below the growth necessary to fund the current budget, but, hey, hang on to any good news you can find!
Missouri’s Firemen
Just as in Ray Bradbury’s bleak future where firemen start fires, today the primary duty of staff at the Department of Social Services is to deny help to the needy.
To Be Crystal Clear: ‘Medicare for All’ Does Not Mean ‘Medicare for Some’
As the health care debate heats up, it’s time to be clear about what Medicare for All is and what it is not. Medicare for All does not mean giving people the option to “buy in” to Medicare under our current health insurance system—what might be called Medicare for Some.
A Green New Deal
The greatest achievements of our country have always started with an aspiration.