Diving Into 2018 With Hope and a Plan
January is named for the two faced Roman god, Janus. One face looks forward in time, as one looks back assessing what has happened. Most of us adopt a “Janus” posture this time of year. At our holiday gatherings what has happened over the last year is a favorite...
Looking Back to Think Forward
Looking back over 2017 I am moved to say, “You can’t make this stuff up!” That expression is a meme/cliche that entered our culture sometime since the advent of Facebook. It has been used more and more during the evolving chaos of the first year of the Trump...
The Tax Reform Bill Is Like Coal In the Stocking of the Poor
On Christmas morning as I was enjoying opening presents with my family, it occurred to me that President Trump’s suggestion that the tax bill was a big Christmas present for Americans must be very painful for the poor to hear. This bill puts much of their “safety net”...
Healthcare and Tax Reform: Insights From a Troubadour
Recently I was walking along listening to an audiobook. My book ended before my walk did so I switched over to the playlist of my youngest son’s music. It’s quite a playlist. He has posted a new song on the Internet every week for over seven years. There are 370 songs...
Race: Inequality, Justice, Taxes and Health
As the Senate works on its tax bill, it seems like a good time to discuss connections that may not be obvious between this bill and the inequality, injustice, and attitudes about race that are major barriers to better health in America. I have long hidden the fact...Case Study – Elizabeth Mcarthy
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