by Terrance Heath | Aug 12, 2013 | Blog
After writing about the tragedy of Greek austerity for more than a year, I've love to (finally) have some good news to share. But when it comes to austerity, the news is never good. In Greece, the news is bad and getting worse. The latest news is that Greece's economy...
by Terrance Heath | Aug 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
A new study shows obesity rates among children from low-income families declined in 19 states and U.S. territories between 2008 and 2011. That's good news, as those children are less likely to be obese as adults, and more likely to avoid the health problems that often...
by Terrance Heath | Aug 7, 2013 | Blog
Congress is in recess, and members are back in their home districts. This means House Republicans – especially the tea party caucus – will say some of the craziest things about politics. The most recent "crazy things conservatives say about health care" reveals just...
by Terrance Heath | Aug 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Republicans vs. Reality Paul Krugman says the Republican party has fall for its own con: "Last week House Republicans voted for the 40th time to repeal Obamacare. Like the previous 39 votes, this action will have no effect whatsoever. But it was a stand-in for what...
by Terrance Heath | Aug 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Republicans love to justify their hatred of food stamps by spouting the biblical line that, "Those who do not work shall not eat." The truth is, especially in this economy, there are millions of Americans who work — often working long hours, in very demanding jobs —...
