by David SafierSarah Garrecht Gassen of the Star wrote laid it all out in a terrific op ed, combining her personal battles to get adequate coverage from her health care insurance with her wealth of information and skills as an essayist. It's a must read. I know what it's like to be powerless. And I … Read more
by David SafierDifferent "he" this time — John Harwood — same feeling. You can't say it much better than this. Be sure to make it all the way to the end. It's only 37 seconds.
by Michael Bryan You would think that the idea of condemning people to death by withholding medical treatment would be pretty abhorrent to just about everyone. That is certainly what conservatives are banking on with their invocation of mythical 'death panels' that was supposedly a feature of the health reform legislation before Congress. You would … Read more
by David SafierAt Giffords' Tuesday town hall Tuesday night, one of the questioners said he was angry that people like him were being referred to as a mob. His words were greeting by loud cheers from the mob. Maybe he was confused. "The Mob," meaning an organized crime group, is a carefully structured organization of … Read more
by David SafierLast night I cited some statements from Giffords' Tucson town hall that made me hopeful about her movement toward supporting a strong public option. If you've been reading national blogs today, you've seen there are some noises that Obama is about to give up the public option. All rumors, mind you. Maybe trial … Read more