Why is Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi smiling from ear to ear? Because she and Barack Obama managed to usher through the passage of the health care reform bill that’s been vehemently debated... Read more >>

After months of bickering, failed negotiations, and far too much partisan rhetoric, the health care reform bill has finally passed. What haven’t passed are the controversy and divisiveness... Join this chit chat >>

Whatever you do, don’t be honest when filling out a health insurance application. I made that mistake. I told them that I only had half a thyroid (with no cancer), acid reflux and mildly... Read more >>

The annual healthcare spends for obesity related disease and health issues has doubled to a whopping $147 Billion in 2008 from $78.5 Billion in 1998. With TV shows like the Biggest Loser and More to... Read more >>

The current campaign for health care reform is a pedagogical disaster. We need to teach the public what the 1,000 page bill is about. And we need to do it simply and fast! Sesame Street style. Make us... Read more >>

Imagine a person named Kelly. Ten years ago, Kelly became very ill. After an extensive stay in a hospital Kelly was placed on disability. Now due to the miracles of science Kelly feels much better and... Read more >>

I like to see the best in everyone, but when I follow some of the “town hall” meetings on health care reform, I have to ask ... Are Americans really stupid? What is with the recent town... Read more >>

Dear President Obama, My husband did his best to console me once it became clear that I wasn’t among the progressive bloggers you considered influential enough to participate in the... Read more >>