A way to support Public Option supporters

by David SafierAs you probably know, the Congressional Progressive Caucus is holding firm on the public option. They say they will not vote for a bill without it. If you want to support their stand with your dollars, you can go to Standing Up For The Public Option on Act Blue and give money to … Read more

The plot thickens

by David SafierA news release from Grijalva: Tucson, AZ—Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus issues the flowing statement concerning the  public option in the upcoming health care reform legislation:  "The public option is central to healthcare reform. Real reform, which lowers costs and ensures all Americans get the quality, affordable healthcare … Read more

Health care rope-a-dope?

by David SafierAllow me to indulge in a bit of hopeful fantasy. I wonder if the Democrats, intentionally or unintentionally, have been playing rope-a-dope with the health care debate. Maybe the conservatives have more tricks hidden away that will match the town meeting shouters and the Death Panel liars. Maybe they can keep controlling the … Read more

How not to write a headline

by David SafierThe Star has put together some misleading headlines in the past — lots of them, actually — but this is close to their worst. If you watched Obama's town meeting yesterday or any of the news coverage, you probably saw his exchange with a questioner who began by saying he was an NRA … Read more