by Thomas Mills | Jun 6, 2017 | Editor's Blog, North Carolina, Redistricting |
The silliest people on twitter yesterday were the Republicans trying to spin the Supreme Court’s declaration that North Carolina’s legislative districts are racially gerrymandered. They focused instead on the Court’s decision to send the remedy part, a special...
by Thomas Mills | May 31, 2017 | Editor's Blog, Health Care, Obamacare, Trump |
While progressives on twitter and Facebook are obsessed with Russia and Trump, the people Democrats need to reach are more concerned about Trumpcare and jobs. According to recent polls, it’s dissatisfaction with the GOP repeal-and-replace bill that’s doing the most...
by Thomas Mills | May 23, 2017 | Editor's Blog, Redistricting, Voting Rights |
North Carolina lost its redistricting case—again. It happens several times a decade and doesn’t matter whether it’s Republicans or Democrats drawing the lines. According to Supreme Court Justice Elana Kagan, the 12th Congressional District made its fifth appearance...
by Thomas Mills | May 5, 2017 | Editor's Blog, Obamacare |
Yesterday, the Republican House voted to bring back pre-existing conditions and take health coverage away from about 24 million people. According to the Congressional Budget office, premiums for older and poorer people could increase by as much as 750%. The bill...
by Thomas Mills | May 4, 2017 | Editor's Blog, National Politics, Obamacare |
Back in 1996, my brother was diagnosed with Wilson’s Disease, a rare genetic disorder that prevents his body from processing copper, an essential element found in foods like greens, whole grains, beans, nuts and shell fish. The symptoms of the disease are similar to...
by Thomas Mills | May 3, 2017 | Editor's Blog, Obamacare |
Yesterday, US Rep. Robert Pittenger uttered the “Let them eat cake” statement of the Obamacare debate. The current bill floating through the House of Representatives allows states to waive requirements that insurers cover pre-existing conditions. In response,...
