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Death by Denial: Militarization of Mental Health

15 November 2009 - 9:42pm | mary lynn cramer
by Mary Lynn Cramer

“While investigators probe for a motive behind the mass shooting at the Fort Hood military base in Texas Thursday, in which an army psychiatrist is suspected of killing 13 people, military personnel at the base are in shock as the incident ‘brings the war home’… Tragically, Fort Hood has also born much of the brunt from its heavy involvement in both occupations. Fort Hood soldiers have accounted for more suicides than any other Army post since the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Obama Answer This

25 October 2009 - 12:17pm | jpramas
by Press Pass TV (Advocate)

An opinion video produced by Press Pass TV on the need for comprehensive prison reform in the United States - featuring some of Boston's best known performers. The production takes the form of an open letter to Pres. Barack Obama.

Press Pass TV is a Boston-based youth-adult partnership non-profit whose mission is to produce socially responsible video journalism which promotes a more diverse media, empowers communities, and increases civic engagement.

The Magical (Deficit Neutral) Health Insurance Makeover: Funds for Everyone!

17 October 2009 - 11:11am | mary lynn cramer
by Mary Lynn Cramer (Participant)

During Q & A at the Arlington Town Meeting on Health Care with Representative Ed Markey (10/12/09), one brave woman suggested to the Congressman that if we would end US occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan, the federal government would have more than enough money to provide comprehensive health insurance for every American citizen. Mr. Markey responded that President Obama’s health care plan isn’t going to require any new spending. It is "deficit neutral," meaning it will pay for itself! So, he said, there is no need to cut the military budget or any other funding.

Low-Income Seniors On The Chopping Block: Obamacare Cost Cutting

25 September 2009 - 9:41pm | mary lynn cramer
by Mary Lynn Cramer

Even at this late hour it seems progressives do not understand the goal of Obamacare. They keep repeating the mantra (on every “liberal” talk show from Democracy Now to NPR’s On Point) that the cuts in Medicare will only be from the “wasteful” programs like Medicare Advantage.

Poor Granny Wrestling with Wrong-headed Right-wingers Liberal Lefties and Barack’s Blarney

6 September 2009 - 12:27pm | mary lynn cramer
by Mary Lynn Cramer

Whether intentional or not, the liberal “single-payer” promoters have greatly confused the public by equating single-payer, universal health care coverage with “Medicare For All.” Ironically, it looks like they will get what they have called for; again, unintentionally.

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