The season of giving is upon us, and a thoughtful book could be the best gift for yourself or others! Even if you’ve already stocked up on gifts, consider adding one or two more for a friend or loved one. Or start a new tradition, with a New Year’s gift! These are all books that have … Continue reading Winter Holiday Reading List 2022: Deepen Your Understanding
As I stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, I was struck by the phenomenal diversity of the people coming to see this magnificent monument. They were from all over the country and all over the world. Throngs of people, smiling and taking group photos, reading the quotes, and gazing out from … Continue reading Election Day 2022: Dealing with Anxiety…. Again
As the November election rapidly approaches, we are being barraged with troubling headlines and seemingly endless appeals for donations. It’s unrelenting. It can be difficult to separate the signal from the noise. I’m keeping one thing clear: the overturn of Roe v. Wade must be the galvanizing event to get out the vote for Democratic candidates. Democratic … Continue reading Roe, Roe, Roe the Vote
Summer, my favorite season, is here. I’m looking forward to having some time to rest and recharge, particularly this year. I’ve experienced a lot of loss, with the passing of both of my mothers last winter. My grief has been compounded by last week’s overturn of Roe vs. Wade. I’ve selected some books for this … Continue reading 2022 Summer Reading List
This one is hard. Normally, I love to celebrate Mother’s Day. This year I am mourning two great losses. For the first time in my life, I’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day without either of my mothers. My own birth mother passed away peacefully, in my arms, on January 21, 2022. Two weeks later, my beloved … Continue reading Mother’s Day 2022: An Ode to My Mothers
The month of March is special to me for a lot of reasons, making me think about health and health coverage on both an individual and collective basis. This March, I celebrated several things, including my second book anniversary, being five years cancer-free, and the 12th anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act … Continue reading Reflecting on Women’s History Month: A Conversation
Today, my book, "Marching Toward Coverage," turns 2! While celebrating this milestone, I am also taking this time to reflect on the many changes in the healthcare and political landscape since the publication of my book, which reinforces its evergreen themes of: the imperative need for universal health coverage which has now been laid bare by the … Continue reading Marching Toward Coverage is 2!
February has been recognized as Black History Month in this country since 1976. This is an important time to reflect on and honor Black history, while also recognizing that much of what Americans consider to be “history” did not occur that long ago. The legacy of slavery in this country continues to be manifested in … Continue reading Then and Now: Honoring Black History
Happy New Year! With another Covid surge in full swing and a snowstorm coming our way in New England, it looks like we are going to need to hunker down once again. It’s certainly a test of our collective endurance. But it’s also an opportunity to renew ourselves and make the most of our time … Continue reading Winter Reading List
There’s a feeling of renewed hope and optimism surrounding us this spring as more people get vaccinated, kids return to their activities, and we regain some measure of sanity. I’m looking forward to celebrating Mother’s Day this year, lifted by this optimism and knowing that my family has survived a tough year and is returning … Continue reading Mother’s Day 2021: Let’s Do More for Those Who Need it Most