They’re still killing us.
Fifteen years ago, in the final weeks of my son’s life, I was devastated that my son really would die […]
Medicare for All
The immorality of our health care system remains
Fifteen years ago today, I was in Raleigh, contemplating life without my precious son. Two years later on this day, I would be cotemplating life without my husband, all because we can’t do what every other industrialized nation has done and move to a system that covers EVERYONE.
14 years and it’s still no better
This day, 14 years ago, started out with my son looking up at me and saying, “I’m ready for this […]
Mike Day, for the 13th time
On this day 13 years ago, the world lost a fabulous jackass, and I lost my precious son. I’ve told […]
Bringing my son home to die
It was 13 years ago today. Thirteen years ago today, I was at my son’s apartment in Cary, getting ready […]
A note to the president
Dear President Biden: You spoke my heart last night as you honored the half million souls lost to COVID-19 in […]
A dozen years and still no health care for all
Twelve years ago today, as I was driving into work, I got the phone call that would change my life. […]
It’s my vote, not yours
I’ve taken a lot of criticism lately for saying I won’t vote for anyone who doesn’t support a single-payer health […]
Stop denying your privilege. It’s truly offensive.
Last night, somebody shocked me by telling me I was talking “nonsense” when I insisted out current health care “system” […]
No more gradualism, no more excuses
A “friend” came onto my Facebook page yesterday to explain to me why we need to fix health care gradually. […]