Physicians for a National Healthcare Program is a group of physicians and healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of healthcare and recognize the need for a single payer system. You can learn more about them here and I encourage you to do so. In a nutshell they lay out Read more…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to both transform and disrupt our lives here in Southern Oregon. Here’s a breakdown of both positive and negative impacts: Positive Impacts: Enhanced Agriculture: AI-powered tools can help farmers optimize crop yields, monitor livestock health, and predict weather patterns. This leads to increased efficiency, Read more…
The right to vote is one of those sacred rights granted by the constitution. Here in Oregon we have a robust and inclusive voting system where every eligible voter is automatically registered to vote when you get an Oregon State ID. The vote by mail system is easy and ensures Read more…
With a long and successful career in healthcare I have seen the good and bad sides of how it is applied. Working in 38 countries that have for-profit, private and single payer healthcare systems I can safely say that the US healthcare system suffers from a serious disease. It is Read more…
I am often confused why people cry out about personal freedoms, but in the same breath speak about making choices for others. Reproductive rights is one of the most emotional in that regard. I strongly believe that reproductive choices are among the most personal and should be left to the Read more…
At the CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) a right-wing speaker named Jack Posobiec said the quiet out loud, leaving no doubt what the right is trying to do. (link) While holding up a cross on a chain, Posobiec said he is out to “destroy democracy” while the audience applauds. I Read more…