While there are many reasons, here's an anecdote that illustrates one that hits home.   On November 21st, 2016, I had a mole removed at a dermatologist's office.  It is now May 1st, 2017, and we are still trying to resolve … [Read more...]

As you know, May Day is the international day of worker solidarity, begun in the United States in 1888. As you also know, the Democratic Party is the party of labor. Then why is the word labor so hard to find in these? Chuck … [Read more...]

A colleague with a corporate health plan told me that his family hospital bills - with a corporate health plan - for the birth of his baby was more than $3,000. The health plan only covered the birth of the baby after a hefty $3,000 … [Read more...]

Since last November’s election, there has been a lot of discussion about the path forward for the Democratic Party. Given the loss of the presidency and countless governorships legislative offices countrywide, how does the party need to … [Read more...]

In the coming State Senate special election in the 4th Middlesex, I am with Sean Garballey. I have seen his commitment to foster children, indigent defense, the homeless, the special needs student, the deaf and hard of hearing, and so many … [Read more...]

I never suspected he'd do otherwise, but it would be nice if President Obama agreed with the author of this piece. Former President Barack Obama's decision to accept a $400,000 fee to speak at a health care conference organized by the … [Read more...]

Here's your chance. Senator Elizabeth Warren seeks a digital aide to join her Senate office’s digital communications team. Ideal candidate will have at least two years’ work experience in a Hill office or on a political campaign (or … [Read more...]