Illinois Puts Debt Above Death

Illinois Puts Debt above Death

I’ve always felt lucky to live in a “blue” state. Considering what has happened to the people of Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Arizona, Florida, South Carolina, and Maine after they stupidly elected fascist right-wing governors, I was grateful I had no “voters’ remorse.”

I also know some of my state legislators and the battles they’ve fought to keep the kind of destructive budget cutting that destroys lives from being imposed on Illinois’ most vulnerable people – the elderly, the sick, and the increasing number of those living in or near poverty. Continue reading

Questions About Healthcare Reform? Question the Spin.

Questions about Health Reform? Question the Spin..

This was originally written for a blog at www.positivelyaware.com, specifically for HIV-positive people, but was not able to be posted there. It’s my hope that many people living with other diseases and “disease group” organizations may find parallels that are relevant to them and their constituencies. Continue reading