The recent Congressional resolution (H. CON. RES. 58) "denouncing the horrors of socialism" has created a dangerous ideological trap. Before we allow popular social safety nets (like Medicare and childcare) to be dismantled, we need clarity. open.substack.com/pub/danismar...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to feed 100+ elite musicians, crew, and volunteers on the road? I did—four meals a day, from before sunrise to after midnight, chasing a Drum Corps across the country. Chaos, calzones, and the mysterious “Fourth Meal” included.
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Americans pay more than any other wealthy nation for healthcare—and get worse outcomes. The ACA was meant to stabilize insurance companies, not improve access or health. Here’s the reality of a system where profit, not patients, drives care. It's time for a change.
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The Boy Who Wouldn’t Break — and the Democracies That Might danismart.substack.com/p/the-boy-wh...

This is from my most recent Substack piece regarding he proposed Medicaid cuts. I hope you will take the time to read the full article (link below) and follow any of the references provided to help you better understand.

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Please note: The Republican Reconciliation Memorandum Bill presented by the Committee on Energy and Commerce includes Section 43201 - Artificial intelligence and information technology modernization initiative really stood out to me.

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Please call your representatives and tell them to vote NO on the SAVE Act. This legislation would impact *everyone's* ability to register to vote.

For more than three years, I was the primary caregiver for my mother-in-law while also caring for my newborn granddaughter. I watched my grand grow from a completely helpless newborn into a walking, talking, creative little girl with the future in her hands.

Unintended consequences?