Getting old takes a lot of effort. Remember, it also puts a target on your back. Charities and pseudo-charities want your money. And, the pharmaceutical industry will just plain take all they can get.
Fleecing Golden Agers
Category: Economic Fairness
Make The Courts Do It
…the Department of Social Services has a sordid history of ignoring the needs of those they are charged with helping. They know their actions create hardship and deprive struggling families of aid they are eligible and entitled to receive. Still, it takes a federal lawsuit to try and force improvement.
West County Democrats Meeting Report – December 13, 2021
Today, we announced the passing of Tom Flanagan, former chair of the West County Democrats at the meeting. Tom was a humble man who cared deeply for his family and his community. His wisdom and wit will be missed by Read More …
October 2021 Missouri Benefit Report
Medicaid Expansion Off To S L O W, S L O W Start The first report of the new federal fiscal year unveiled a drastically different – and shorter – benefit report. Instead of 165 pages it’s down to 77. (We Read More …
Toilet Paper For Christmas
In the lobby of our church they set-up a Christmas Tree last weekend. Instead of traditional ornaments, the church ladies hung pretty scenes cut from old Christmas cards. On the back are items requested by families helped by our parish Read More …
September 2021 Missouri Benefit Report
Missouri policy remains to punish struggling families at every opportunity, just as the state abuses its own workers with low pay and depreciating benefits.