I recently interviewed Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos who claimed the president’s proposed $4.8 trillion budget includes “a significant step toward returning flexibility to the states through […]
Opinion
He talks the talk and money talks
I was struck by a Mike Bloomberg tweet responding to President Donald Trump Thursday morning. Trump tweeted: “Mini Mike is a 5’4” mass of dead energy who […]
Vote blue, no matter what or who?
Vote blue, no matter who. That’s the fall election mantra of Democrats desperate to cleanse the White House of its current occupant. But here’s the question some […]
More deserving folks for medal than Limbaugh
Darth Vader, Rosanne Barr, Sammy Sosa and Lil Nas X. Flo from the Progressive Insurance commercials, RuPaul, Spider-Man and Pete the Cat. There it is: My list […]
Spending spree: Interest on federal debt expected to soar in next decade
The Congressional Budget Office’s recent projection that soaring federal red ink will hit $31.4 trillion by 2030 is an issue deserving attention this election year. That figure […]
Be my safe valentine; take steps to avoid the flu
This is the weekend to celebrate love, and as a public health professional, I was amused when a friend posted this fun meme: “A Valentine’s Haiku Love […]
No roadwork ahead while legislation just keeps getting all wet
We’re starting to wonder who or what will stop the rain. It’s not enough that it seems like it’s been raining for as long as we can […]
Act as if lives are in the balance on insulin legislation
Getting to “yes” on most legislation is rarely simple. But bills that assist in saving lives, such as HB 4078 and HB 4543, are critical to quickly […]
Inequality of effort by men mars Valentine’s Day
My friend in Omaha, Neb., assures me that a disturbing phenomenon once focused on the coasts has invaded the heartland. He speaks of young couples where the […]
Feb. 12 letters to the editor
HB 4007 ensures care in potential late abortions I am responding to the letter the editor by Rebekah Aranda (DP-Jan. 26). She references the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors […]
