Full House could vote for commission to force cuts in Social Security, Medicare, other critical human needs programs
January 19, 2024
Protecting the Affordable Care Act
Lecia Imbery,
January 5, 2017
“The ACA is a lifeline to our family. Without it and its benefits, our family will suffer greatly.” – Alexis, New Port Richey, Florida On the first day of the new Congress, Senate Republicans took the first concrete steps towards repealing the Affordable Care Act. On Tuesday, Jan. 3, they...
Two perspectives: A CEO and a front-line McDonald’s worker
Kenan Heise,
December 29, 2016
Editor’s note: The following blog post is authored by Kenan Heise, a Chicago journalist who has for decades illuminated the lives of poor people in his morally powerful writings. He has written for the Chicago Tribune and other major daily papers; he founded the “The Neediest Children’s Christmas Fund” in 1969 with the help...
Will Dr. Price ‘do no harm?’
Kenan Heise,
December 27, 2016
Editor’s note: The following blog post is authored by Kenan Heise, a Chicago journalist who has for decades illuminated the lives of poor people in his morally powerful writings. He has written for the Chicago Tribune and other major daily papers; he founded the “The Neediest Children’s Christmas Fund” in 1969 with the help...
Emperor penguins and coalitions.
Deborah Weinstein,
December 23, 2016
I was half-watching a nature show about emperor penguins last night while making dinner. Hearing about mom and dad penguins taking turns to make an arduous 2-month journey to find food for their baby, I was grateful that the garlic I was chopping came from a market 10 minutes away....
‘People recognize that we are in the fight of our lives’
David Elliot,
December 22, 2016
Editor’s note: Politico Pro recently interviewed CHN Executive Director Deborah Weinstein about what CHN expects and fears with the new Congress and incoming Administration. This is their published article. Remember that whether you are an individual or whether you represent a local, state or national organization, you can signify your...
