Michael Goodwin, author of an excellent cartoon history of economics has a new comic about the Republican health care plan, and why its not about helping sick people get affordable medical care but about making rich people richer so they will keep donating money to the GOP. It's humorously illustrated by Dan E. Burr.
How Trumpcare keeps Americans sick and congressmen in office
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Mayo Clinic describes rectal prolapse as a medical condition where: Rectal prolapse occurs when part of the large intestine's lowest section (rectum) slips outside the muscular opening at the end of the digestive tract (anus). While rectal prolapse may cause discomfort, it's rarely a medical emergency. And that's how this post gets to why medical practitioners use… READ THE REST
Arizona, the most "pro-life" state in America, "one of the worst states in the union" for child health
After the Roe decision was announced, Republican Governor of Arizona Doug Ducey tweeted, "Roe v Wade was a poorly-reasoned ruling that had no Constitutional basis. The Supreme Court has made the right decision by finally overturning it and giving governing power back to the people and the states. I am proud that Arizona has been… READ THE REST
Starbucks is reportedly threatening trans healthcare benefits to prevent union organizing
Happy Pride month everybody! Bloomberg just reported that Starbucks' latest union-busting efforts include an explicit threat to the healthcare benefits of trans employee, in order to protect their capital. As CNBC summarized the proceedings: A transgender employee at an Oklahoma City location told the publication that she believed her manager used a "veiled threat" in… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Education has changed a lot as the tides of technology have changed with it for the better (well, mostly). Scholastics are nothing new to you. However, as someone who gets a kick… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean your adventures have to stop. Whether it's a business trip or weekend galavanting around town, broadening your world can be… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Nothing's worse than trying to find that random image someone sent you, however many months back, frantically searching through email threads for something that looks familiar. Not only is that stressful, but it's… READ THE REST
