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  • Abortion Updates

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    Virginia

    Georgia

    Georgia Judge strikes down state ban on abortions past 6 weeks into pregnancy

    A Georgia judge on Monday struck down the state’s abortion law, which took effect in 2022 and effectively prohibited abortions beyond about six weeks of pregnancy.

    Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his order that the law violates Georgia’s Constitution, finding that “liberty in Georgia includes in its meaning, in its protections, and in its bundle of rights the power of a woman to control her own body, to decide what happens to it and in it, and to reject state interference with her healthcare choices.”

    When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 and ended a national right to abortion, it opened the door for state bans. Thirteen states now bar abortion at all stages of pregnancy, with some exceptions. Georgia was one of four where bans begin after about the first six weeks of pregnancy — often before women realize they’re pregnant.

    McBurney’s ruling would allow abortions through at least 20 weeks of pregnancy.

    IVF Votes

    In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Purpose and Need

    In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a medical procedure that facilitates conception through the manual combination of sperm and eggs outside the body. Here’s a look at its main purposes and the need for such treatments:

    Purpose of IVF

    1. Infertility Treatment: IVF is primarily used for couples facing difficulties in conceiving naturally due to a variety of reasons such as age, health issues, or unexplained infertility.
    2. Genetic Testing: IVF allows for Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT), enabling the identification of genetic disorders in embryos before implantation.
    3. Same-Sex Couples and Single Parents: IVF provides options for same-sex couples and single individuals to conceive using donor sperm or eggs.
    4. Fallopian Tube Issues: Women with blocked or damaged fallopian tubes can benefit from IVF, as fertilization occurs outside of the body.
    5. Endometriosis: For women suffering from endometriosis, IVF may bypass the obstacles presented by the condition, thereby improving chances of conception.
    6. Severe Male Infertility: IVF can be an effective solution for male infertility issues, including low sperm count or poor sperm motility, particularly when combined with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).

    Need for IVF

    1. Increasing Infertility Rates: Factors such as delayed childbearing, lifestyle changes, and environmental influences have contributed to rising infertility rates, creating a need for assisted reproductive technologies like IVF.
    2. Advancements in Technology: Ongoing improvements in reproductive technology, embryo culture, and genetic screening have made IVF a more accessible and effective option for many couples.
    3. Family Planning: IVF allows couples to take control over their reproductive timeline, offering the possibility of conception later in life when natural fertility may decline.
    4. Inheritable Diseases: For couples at risk of passing on genetic conditions, IVF with genetic screening offers a way to conceive healthy children.
    5. Supportive Psychological Option: The process of IVF can sometimes provide emotional reassurance and hope for couples facing infertility challenges, allowing them to pursue their family-building goals actively.

    Conclusion

    IVF serves as a vital reproductive technology that offers hope and solutions for individuals and couples facing various fertility challenges. It not only addresses infertility but also provides options for those with specific medical or genetic concerns.

    Below are the female representatives that voted against IVF

    Marsha Blackburn—Tennessee
    Katie Britt—Alabama
    Shelley Moore Capito—West Virginia
    Joni Ernst—Iowa
    Deb Fischer—Nebraska
    Cindy Hyde-Smith—Mississippi
    Cynthia Lummis—Wyoming..

    South Carolina

    Amari Marsh, a student from South Carolina State University, faced a traumatic experience after losing her pregnancy in March 2023. During her second trimester, she gave birth unexpectedly at her apartment. Despite her shock and confusion, Marsh was later charged with murder/homicide by child abuse. This case highlights the broader issues of reproductive rights, disparities in health care, and pregnancy criminalization, particularly for Black women. 

    Marsh’s legal ordeal lasted over a year. During this period, she spent 22 days in jail. She was also placed under house arrest. In August 2024, she was cleared of all charges by a grand jury. Her story underscores the contentious debate around reproductive rights. This debate intensified after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. The decision allowed states to impose stricter abortion laws. Marsh’s experience also draws attention to the high stakes of upcoming elections. Voters will decide on abortion-related ballot initiatives in several states. 

    Despite her ordeal, Marsh continues to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. She aims to help other women in similar situations. Her

    Georgia–

    Georgia Mom, 28, Dies of ‘Preventable’ Infection After Being Denied Life-Saving Procedure Due to State’s Abortion Laws

    A Georgia woman tragically passed away. Her death followed a 20-hour delay in her medical treatment. This was a consequence of the state’s stringent anti-abortion laws. 

    In August 2022, Amber Nicole Thurman, aged 28, embarked on a journey to North Carolina. She was seeking an abortion—a choice unavailable in her home state due to Georgia’s newly enacted six-week abortion ban. This law followed the landmark reversal of Roe v. Wade. According to Mother Jones, this cruel twist of fate forced Thurman, a devoted mother and medical assistant, to look elsewhere. She needed to find other care.

    At the North Carolina clinic, she was given the necessary medications, mifepristone and misoprostol, designed to end the pregnancy. She took the pills back home, hopeful for a resolution. However, within a few days, things took a dire turn. She experienced a rare but serious complication where not all the fetal tissue was expelled. 

    She showed up at Piedmont Henry Hospital in need of a routine procedure to clear it from her uterus. The procedure is called a dilation and curettage, or D&C.

    But just that summer, her state had made performing the procedure a felony, with few exceptions. Any doctor who violated the new Georgia law could be prosecuted and face up to a decade in prison.

    The Cleveland Clinic warns that retained tissue can lead to infections. These infections might severely damage reproductive organs. They could even escalate to life-threatening sepsis if left untreated. 

    Virginia

    Abortion after birth

    A newly proposed bill in the Virginia legislature aims to relax restrictions on third-trimester abortions. It also seeks to permit second-trimester abortions outside of hospitals. Governor Ralph Northam, a Democrat, sparked controversy with his remarks on how such late-term procedures could be conducted. Presently, Virginia law mandates that for third-trimester abortions, a doctor and two consulting physicians must agree. They must determine that continuing the pregnancy would likely cause the woman’s death. They must also determine if it would irreparably harm her mental or physical health. The bill was introduced by Democrat Kathy Tran in the Virginia House of Delegates. It would require only one doctor’s determination that the pregnancy endangers the woman’s life or health. Additionally, the bill proposes to remove the requirement for second-trimester abortions to be performed in state-licensed hospitals. With Republicans holding a slim majority in the House of Delegates, the bill’s passage appears improbable in the near future. It was tabled following a 5-3 subcommittee vote on Monday. Supporters of the Virginia bill argue it is necessary to safeguard women’s health. They compare it to a recently enacted New York law.




    “When we talk about third-trimester abortions, these are done with the consent of obviously the mother, with the consent of the physicians, more than one physician, by the way,” Northam said. “And it’s done in cases where there amy be severe deformities, there may be a fetus that’s non-viable. So in this particular example, if a mother is in labor, I can tell you exactly what would happen. The infant would be delivered. The infant would be kept comfortable. The infant would be resuscitated if that’s what the mother and the family desired, and then a discussion would ensue between the physicians and the mother. So I think this was really blown out of proportion.”

    Ohio

    #JeanSchmidt – State Representative Jean Schmidt is currently serving her first term as State Representative for the 65th #Ohio house district, which includes northwestern Clermont County, specifically parts of #Loveland and Milford, all of #Newtonsville and #Owensville and #Goshen, Miami, #Stonelick, Union and Wayne townships.

    She said pregnancy from rape is actually a chance for a woman to raise a child, send them to live with a family member or put them up for adoption. That hypothetical child, she argued, could someday cure cancer.

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  • Murder at the Border

    Murder at the Border

    “We are deploying every tool and strategy that we possibly can,” Abbott told his conservative host. “The only thing that we’re not doing is we’re not shooting people who come across the border because, of course, the Biden administration would charge us with murder.”

    The border issue in the United States has been a complex and multifaceted challenge, influenced by factors such as immigration policies, economic opportunities, security concerns, and political dynamics. It involves a combination of humanitarian, legal, and logistical aspects that require comprehensive and nuanced solutions. The ongoing debate surrounding the border reflects the need for a balanced and holistic approach to address the diverse issues involved.

    Homeland Security said that when Border Patrol agents tried to respond to the call, they were “physically barred” by Texas Military Department agents from accessing the area. But the military department said when Border Patrol agents requested access, the migrants had already drowned, adding that claims that it had prevented the agents from saving them were “wholly inaccurate.”

    For more than two years, Mr. Abbott has been testing the legal limits of what a state can do to enforce immigration law, expanding the use of concertina wire along the riverbank and installing buoy barriers to discourage migrants from crossing. But Border Patrol officials in the area have complained that those moves have made it harder for agents to help migrants in distress. And a Homeland Security spokesperson said Texas officials must stop interfering with federal law enforcement.

    The division of responsibilities between the state and federal government regarding border control in the United States is rooted in the country’s constitutional framework. The federal government is primarily responsible for immigration and border enforcement, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. This includes the regulation of immigration processes, border security, and the enforcement of immigration laws. However, states also play a role in supporting federal efforts and may have certain powers related to immigration enforcement within their jurisdictions. This shared responsibility can lead to complex interactions between state and federal authorities, with each having distinct roles and powers in the immigration and border control domain.

    The Biden administration, the Supreme Court said Monday that the U.S. Border Patrol may remove barbed wire installed by Texas authorities that prevents the federal agents from monitoring areas along the Rio Grande.

    The 5th Circuit Court that prohibited Border Patrol agents from “damaging, destroying, or otherwise interfering with Texas’s concertina wire fence in the vicinity of Eagle Pass, Texas.” The court did not explain its decision, issuing a one-line order granting an emergency appeal filed by the Biden administration’s solicitor general. The narrow majority held that federal agents, not Texas authorities, have the power to patrol along the border.

    To my surprise, TX Gov. Greg Abbott initiated the dispute by declaring “an invasion at our border” and installing razor wire to block migrants from entering the state. Texas officials on several occasions refused to remove or set aside the razor wire, as requested by U.S. Border Patrol agents.

    After Texas sued and won in the 5th Circuit Court, Solicitor Gen. Elizabeth Prelogar filed an emergency appeal at the Supreme Court on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security and argued that the Constitution gives federal agents, not state officials, the power to enforce the law along the border.

  • Veteran’s Day 2023

    Veteran’s Day 2023

    VETERAN’S DAY HISTORY

    Veterans Day is a yearly holiday observed in the United States on November 11th. This day is dedicated to honoring and showing appreciation for the brave individuals who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. It is an opportunity to express gratitude for their sacrifices, valor, and unwavering dedication to protecting their country. Many communities organize parades, ceremonies, and special events to commemorate Veterans Day. It is a time to reflect on the contributions made by veterans and to recognize the importance of their service to the nation. More importantly, the U.S. Marine Corps is celebrating its 248th birthday on Nov. 10, marking the anniversary of the founding of a military branch older than the United States itself.

    Then why is 1 ex-coach deliberately withholding promotions because women want the right, should have the right, and deserve the right to make decisions about their own bodies?

    TRAVEL PAY

    Travel pay for military personnel is an important aspect of their compensation package. When service members are required to travel for official duty, they are eligible to receive travel allowances to cover their transportation, lodging, meals, and other incidentals. This is to ensure that they can fulfill their duties without incurring financial hardship.

    There are various types of travel pay within the military, including Temporary Duty (TDY) travel, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) travel, and Deployments. Each has its own set of rules and regulations governing reimbursement.

    As a Marine, I received travel pay whenever I was required to travel to and from duty stations. Present day I still receive travel pay when I use my own vehicle for medical appointments and/or I can opt to have a vehicle take me to and from appointments (based on my physical hardships incurred during active service) – for which I am grateful to the federal government for extending this service to me.

    MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

    Medical appointments for military personnel are an essential part of ensuring their well-being and maintaining readiness. The military provides healthcare services to service members through various avenues, including military treatment facilities. When it comes to medical appointments, military personnel have access to a wide range of services. These appointments can be for routine check-ups, preventive care, specialized treatment, or even emergency situations.

    It’s important to note that the process of scheduling and attending medical appointments may vary depending on the individual’s military status, location, and healthcare provider. Overall, the military prioritizes the health and well-being of its personnel and provides comprehensive medical care through a variety of channels to ensure they receive the necessary attention and treatment they require.

    HIPAA

    HIPAA, which stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1996. Its primary goal is to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information. HIPAA provides guidelines and regulations for healthcare providers, health plans, and other entities that handle health information to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of patients’ personal medical data.

    Under HIPAA, healthcare providers are required to implement safeguards to protect patients’ health information, such as electronic medical records, from unauthorized access or disclosure. This includes implementing physical, technical, and administrative measures to prevent data breaches and ensure the secure transmission of health information. How would Senator Tommy (Coach) Tuberville (R-AL) know when a female veteran or child of a veteran is or will receive travel pay for an abortion?

    Overall, HIPAA is a federal law that safeguards the privacy and security of individuals’ health information, promotes the exchange of health information for continuity of care, and grants individuals certain rights and protections regarding their personal medical data.

    PREGNANT AND POLICIES

    Pregnancy and maternity policies in the military vary depending on the branch and country. In the United States military, female service members are allowed to serve while pregnant, but there are certain restrictions and guidelines in place to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the unborn child.

    ABORTIONS, PROMOTIONS, TUBERVILLE

    Senator Tuberville, also known as Tommy Tuberville, is a Republican senator from Alabama. He began his political career in 2021 when he was sworn into the United States Senate to represent the state of Alabama. Prior to his political career, Tuberville was a notable college football coach, having coached teams such as the Auburn Tigers and the University of Mississippi Rebels. Did you know being a coach is equal to and in some cases supersedes officers in the military?

    As a senator, Tuberville has focused on various policy issues, including national security, immigration, and economic growth. He has expressed support for strong border security, advocating for stricter immigration policies. He has also emphasized the need for fiscal responsibility and reducing government spending to promote economic growth.

    Senator Tuberville serves on several committees, including the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Through these committees, he works on legislation and policies to support small businesses, improve veteran healthcare services, and promote agricultural interests.

    US Senate Approves Military Promotions

    All three were nominated for promotion months ago, but they were delayed by a “hold” from Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville over government funding to cover travel costs for abortions for service members and their dependents.

    Tuberville allowed Mahoney’s nomination to go ahead after General Eric Smith, the Marine Corps commandant, had an apparent heart attack. He allowed the other two promotions to proceed after Republican senators circulated a petition that would have forced a vote.

    Thoughts

    • If 3 promotions were adjudicated why not the other 300?
    • Tuberville is well aware that withholding promotions has nothing to do with female veterans receiving travel pay to have abortions performed.
  • House Speaker Plans to Take Women Back to the Days of Slavery With Forced Pregnancy

    House Speaker Plans to Take Women Back to the Days of Slavery With Forced Pregnancy

    Throughout history, the topic of women slaves has been a tragic and significant one. Slavery, including the enslavement of women, has been a widespread and deeply unjust practice that has affected many cultures and societies. It is important to approach this subject with sensitivity and respect for those who suffered and continue to suffer from its consequences.

    Slavery had a profound and devastating impact on women, including the unique challenges they faced during pregnancy. The experiences of enslaved women varied throughout history and across different cultures, but there are some common themes worth exploring.

    For enslaved women, pregnancy often meant enduring physical and emotional hardships. They were forced to continue working under harsh conditions, which could be detrimental to their health and the health of their unborn children. The lack of proper medical care and nutrition further exacerbated the risks they faced.

    In some cases, enslaved women were subjected to sexual exploitation, leading to unwanted pregnancies. These women were often at the mercy of their enslavers, facing the additional burden of raising children in the oppressive conditions of slavery.

    Additionally, the institution of slavery allowed slave owners to claim ownership over the children born to enslaved women. This practice, known as “partus sequitur ventrem,” meant that the offspring of enslaved women would also be enslaved, perpetuating the cycle of bondage through generations.

    It is crucial to recognize and remember the immense suffering endured by enslaved women and the long-lasting consequences it had on their lives and the lives of their children. By examining this dark chapter in history, we can gain a deeper understanding of the resilience and strength shown by these women in the face of unimaginable adversity.

    “…if we had all those able-bodied workers in the economy we wouldn’t be going upside down and toppling over like this”if we had all those able-bodied workers in the economy we wouldn’t be going upside down and toppling over like this…#

    Motherhood was essential to the thriving development of slavery because the regime depended upon the reproduction of an enslaved labour force. From 1662 onwards, the Virginia law of partus sequitur ventrem rendered the child of any enslaved woman a slave themselves, and similar legislation spread across the Southern colonies. Slaveholders increasingly began to regard their female slaves as both labourers and potential reproducers for future economic enterprises. By the early nineteenth century, the abolition of the international slave trade meant reproduction became even more profitable as it became illegal to import slaves from abroad. This dual exploitation of enslaved mothers hence grew more entrenched over time.

  • Where Is the USA Headed?

    Where Is the USA Headed?

    Government

    A lil history – how we got here – Pilgrims were separatists who first settled in Plymouth, Mass., in 1620 and later set up trading posts on the Kennebec River in Maine, on Cape Cod, and near Windsor, Conn. Puritans were non-separatists who, in 1630, joined the migration to establish the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The Pilgrims came first to America and settled in Plymouth while the Puritans came later and settled in Massachusetts. The pilgrims came looking for religious freedom while the puritans came for religious freedom and many puritans came for economic opportunity too. The puritans came much more prepared with food than the Pilgrims. The Pilgrims came wanting to leave the Church of England while the Puritans wanted to purify it. The Pilgrims and Puritans came to America to practice religious freedom.

    There are numerous forms of government that have been practiced throughout history and in different parts of the world. Here are 17 examples:

    1. Democracy: A government system where power is vested in the people, who have the right to choose their representatives through elections. Yet it seems the power is vested in who has the most amount of funds to travel, produces ads, and who can be bought by groups – that is not a democracy.
    2. Republic: A state in which the power rests with the citizens who have the right to elect their leaders.
    • In a pure democracy, laws are made directly by the voting majority leaving the rights of the minority largely unprotected.
    • In a republic, laws are made by representatives chosen by the people and must comply with a constitution that specifically protects the rights of the minority from the will of the majority.
    • The United States, while basically a republic, is best described as a “representative democracy.”  
    Reedy-Creek-Walt-DisneyDownload

    The agreement the Reedy Creek board made with Disney is effective in perpetuity. However, if a judge voids that, it would last 21-year past the death of any currently living heirs of England’s King Charles. If Microsoft had thought of this – Apple may have never been created.

    4. Autocracy: A government system in which one person possesses unlimited power – if by some extremely strange shift in the universe and Donald Trump were re-elected, rest assured the USA would fall under this type of fuckery.

    5. Oligarchy: A form of government in which power is held by a small group of individuals or families.

    6. Theocracy: A government system where religious leaders or religious principles hold the ultimate authority – according to Dumb and Dumber -Christian Nationalists would be forced upon all living creatures.

    7. Anarchy: An absence of a formal government or authority, where individuals live without hierarchical rule – MAGA

    There are 17 in total.

    When the GOP Become Physicians and Dictate the Lives of Women and Rape Victims

    It’s interesting the GOP is overly concerned with sexual orientation and abortion yet:

    • Jim Jordan allegedly overlooked sexual abuse more than 100 former Ohio State students say they were sexually assaulted by a former university athletic doctor. Jim Jordan maintains he knew nothing. Additionally, he was instrumental in preparing documentation for VP Prence to use to keep Trump in office and refused to show up to the hearing. Oh don’t let me forget he refuses to admit Trump lost.
    • Lauren Boebart – vaping, fondling, and getting fondled at a family-friendly show of Beetlejuice – lied until the video surfaced.
    • Marge Greene – enlarged an image of Hunter Biden’s dic pics and showed it during a hearing and made copies and mailed to her constituents.
    • Matt Gaetz – Has a two-year investigation to determine whether he had crossed state or international borders to have sex with underage girls – yet members of Congress have stated that he showed videos and spoke of the pills he used to prolong his pleasure.

    Just a few of the GOP blunders – we won’t talk about not having a House Speaker…

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  • The Pied Piper of the GOP

    The Pied Piper of the GOP

    “The Pied Piper” is a famous folktale that originated in Germany and has been passed down through generations. The story revolves around a town plagued by rats and a mysterious piper who promises to rid the town of the vermin. In exchange, the townspeople agree to pay him a handsome reward. The piper uses his magical flute to lure the rats away, leading them into a river where they drown. However, when the piper returns to collect his reward, the townspeople refuse to pay him. In revenge, the piper plays his flute once again, but this time, he enchants the children of the town and leads them away, never to be seen again. The tale serves as a cautionary reminder of the importance of honoring promises and treating others fairly.

    Followers of Donald Trump come from diverse backgrounds and encompass a wide range of demographics. While it is difficult to generalize the entire spectrum of Trump supporters, there are some common characteristics and viewpoints often associated with his base. It should be noted that not all of his supporters necessarily embody all of these traits, as individual motivations and beliefs can vary.

    1. Conservative Ideology: Many of Trump’s followers align with conservative values, such as limited government intervention, free markets, and a strong national defense. They appreciate his policies and rhetoric that prioritize American interests and national sovereignty.
    2. Anti-establishment Sentiment: Trump’s appeal as a political outsider resonates with those who feel disillusioned or dissatisfied with traditional politicians and institutions. His supporters often view him as a disruptor who challenges the status quo.
    3. Economic Concerns: Trump’s emphasis on job creation, economic growth, and tax cuts has attracted followers who prioritize economic prosperity. They see his business background as an asset and believe he can strengthen the economy.
    4. Strong Leadership: Many of his supporters admire Trump’s strong persona and perceived willingness to stand up for what he believes in. They appreciate his assertiveness and see him as a decisive leader who is unafraid to take action.
    5. Immigration and National Security: Trump’s stance on immigration, particularly his calls for stricter border control and stronger national security measures, has resonated with those who prioritize homeland security and preserving American identity.
    6. Populist Appeal: Trump has a talent for connecting with working-class Americans and addressing their concerns. Some supporters feel that he represents their interests and values, and appreciate his direct and relatable communication style.
    7. Social Conservatism: Trump’s conservative stance on social issues, such as abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, has attracted followers who prioritize traditional family values and religious freedom.
    8. Media Criticism: Trump’s repeated criticism of mainstream media appeals to his supporters who share his view that the media is biased and often unfair in its coverage. They appreciate his willingness to challenge the narrative and provide an alternative perspective.

    It is important to recognize that this is not an exhaustive list, nor does it imply that all Trump supporters fit into these categories. People’s motivations and beliefs are complex and multifaceted, and individual supporters may prioritize different aspects of Trump’s platform, however:

    The House Speaker is a prominent position in the legislative branch. In the United States, the Speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives, elected by members of the House. The Speaker has significant responsibilities, such as leading the House, overseeing legislative processes, shaping the legislative agenda, and representing the House to the executive branch and the public. The Speaker also plays a crucial role in the succession to the presidency. The position requires strong leadership and parliamentary skills, as well as the ability to navigate political dynamics within the legislative body.

    Parliamentary skills are essential for effective leadership in any legislative body. These skills refer to the knowledge and abilities required to navigate parliamentary procedures and processes, as well as to successfully engage in legislative debate and decision-making. Some important parliamentary skills include:

    1. Rules of Procedure: Understanding the rules and regulations that govern the legislative body is crucial for a speaker. This includes knowledge of how debates are structured, how motions are made and voted upon, and how to interpret and apply parliamentary rules.
    2. Effective Communication: The ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively is essential for a speaker. This skill involves being able to present arguments, engage in debate, and communicate the position of the House effectively to members, the public, and other branches of government.
    3. Negotiation and Compromise: A speaker must be skilled in finding common ground and building consensus. This involves the ability to negotiate with different political parties and stakeholders, recognize opposing viewpoints, and facilitate compromise to advance legislative goals.
    4. Leadership: Parliamentary skills also include leadership qualities such as being able to inspire and motivate members, maintain order and decorum, and make fair and impartial rulings on procedural matters.
    5. Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution: Speakers often find themselves dealing with conflicts and disagreements among members. Strong parliamentary skills include the ability to mediate conflicts, find resolutions, and foster a respectful and productive legislative environment.

    Neither Jim Jordan nor McCarthy possessed any of the skills mentioned above. Let’s face it – McCarthy lost the thrown by none other than the alleged sex offender Matt Gaetz and Jim Jordan has the uncanny ability of not only waving his arm and screaming as if that will produce truth in whatever he’s screaming about but both Gaetz and Jordan have alleged sex crimes with underage girls and boys.

    Here we are without a House Speaker, 1 fired, and 2 can’t get the votes, yet it makes one wonder just how in the entire hell is it President Biden’s fault that the Republicans literally fell apart and they can’t organize themselves. For 3 years the entire world has heard, that President Biden is the reason there’s no border that Trump didn’t finish and his buddy stole the money for the border; Biden has become the world-class drug dealer responsible for the fentanyl coming from Mexico and everything else imaginable.

    I find this utterly disgusting, Lauren Boebart performing sex acts at the theater while vaping, Marge Green’s fascination with Hunter Biden’s dick pics, and massaging the penis of the blow-up image of Trump. Makes one wonder about her obsession with men locked up for the Jan 6 riot against democracy. Meanwhile, children and women are being slaughtered and raped in Ukraine and now Isreal is at war. If only the President of the United States for 2 hours could become a dictator (when only ABSOLUTELY necessary) and fire the clowns and hire folk who actually care about the citizens of the US and are not the children of the corn being led by the Pied Piper of Lies.

  • What is Trump Charged With in Georgia

    What is Trump Charged With in Georgia

    Donald Trump has been criminally charged to overturn the election.  Prosecutors brought charges, including forgery and racketeering, and soliciting a public official to violate their oath of office, among other charges.  Prosecutors charged 18 other people, including Mark Meadows, Trump’s former White House chief of staff, and the lawyers Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman. The charges mark the second time Trump has been indicted in connection to his push to overturn the will of American voters after losing to Joe Biden in 2020.

     

    Unlike the federal charges filed by Jack Smith, the special counsel for the justice department, the Fulton County case will proceed in state court. That means that Trump would have less capacity to interfere with the case if he is elected president next year, and he could not pardon himself. Trump is essentially accused of leading an organized crime racket in Georgia via the varied efforts of a web of people collectively to achieve the overturning of his election loss there.

    In the indictment by the state of Georgia, the state wrote: “Trump and the other defendants charged in this indictment refused to accept that Trump lost, and they knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the election in favor of Trump. That conspiracy contained a common plan and purpose to commit two or more acts of racketeering activity.”

    The group, the state charges, “constituted a criminal organization whose members and associates engaged in various related criminal activities including, but not limited to, false statements and writings, impersonating a public officer, forgery, filing false documents, influencing witnesses, computer theft, computer trespass, computer invasion of privacy, conspiracy to defraud the state, acts involving theft, and perjury”.

    Trump waived his right to appear in court for a formal arraignment on the charges, pleading not guilty on 31 August.

    What is this case about?

    Donald Trump lost Georgia to Joe Biden in the November 2020 presidential election. After the election, Trump and his allies made an aggressive but unsuccessful push to invalidate the election results in Georgia as part of an effort to overturn his defeat nationally.

     

    On 2 January 2021, Trump called Brad Raffensperger, the Republican who serves as Georgia’s top election official, and asked him to overturn the election. “All I want to do is this. I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have because we won the state,” Trump said to Raffensperger on the call. Raffensperger refused.

     

    The call came as Trump and his allies, including Rudy Giuliani, were spreading outlandish lies about the election in Georgia in order to seed doubt about the results. Most notably, Giuliani and others amplified misleading surveillance video from State Farm Arena they claimed showed election workers taking ballots out from under a table and counting them after observers left for the evening. The claim was false – counting had not stopped for the evening when the ballots were tallied.

     

    Just as he did in other swing states, Trump convened a slate of fake electors in Georgia. The group of 16 people met discreetly in the Georgia capitol in December 2020 and signed a certificate affirming Trump’s purported victory that was sent to the National Archives. Some involved in the scheme have said they merely believed they were preserving Trump’s options amid pending litigation. The alternate slate of electors, both in Georgia and elsewhere, would later become a linchpin of Trump’s effort to overturn the election.

     

    One of those fake electors, Cathy Latham, also was involved in a separate incident in which Trump allies obtained unauthorized access to Dominion voting equipment. On 7 January 2021, Latham helped a firm hired by the Trump campaign get access to voting equipment in Coffee County, a rural county 200 miles south-east of Atlanta. The data was uploaded to a password-protected site, where other election deniers could download it as they sought to prove the baseless allegation that Dominion voting machines had been rigged and cost Trump the election.

    Why is this case taking place in Fulton County?

    Nearly all of the key events connected to Trump’s effort to overturn Georgia’s election results took place in Atlanta, the state capital, which is in Fulton County.

    Raffensperger was in Atlanta when he received the phone call from Trump urging him to overturn the election results. Trump and Giuliani targeted election workers in Atlanta and the fake electors convened at the state capitol in the city in December 2020.

    What is the Georgia Rico Act?

    Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (Rico) Act essentially allows prosecutors to link together different crimes committed by different people and bring criminal charges against a larger criminal enterprise. The law requires prosecutors to show the existence of a criminal enterprise that has committed at least two underlying crimes.

    Prosecutors have long used the federal Rico Act to go after the mafia. But Georgia’s version is even more expansive than the federal statute. It allows prosecutors in the state to bring racketeering charges if a defendant attempts or solicits a crime, even if they don’t bring charges for those crimes themselves.

    How is this case different from other criminal cases pending against Trump?

    This is the second case that has sought any kind of criminal accountability for Trump’s attempt to overturn the election. It is the fourth time the former president has been charged with a crime this year.

    Earlier in August, Smith filed four federal charges against Trump for trying to overturn the election. Trump has pleaded not guilty to those charges, and Smith has moved to set a trial date for 2 January. If Trump were elected president while the case was still pending, he would almost certainly move to fire Smith and get rid of the charges. He could also theoretically pardon himself if he has been convicted. The Georgia case is different because Trump cannot interfere in it, even if he is president, and cannot issue a pardon.

    In June, Smith charged Trump with illegally retaining national defense information under the Espionage Act and obstructing the government’s attempt to retrieve the documents. Trump pleaded not guilty.

    In March, Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in Manhattan. Those charges are connected to a $130,000 payment he made to Stormy Daniels, a porn star, with whom he is alleged to have had an extramarital affair. Michael Cohen, Trump’s attorney at the time, paid the money to Daniels through a shell company and Trump reimbursed him, cataloguing it as a legal expense. Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, said that amounted to falsifying business records. Trump has pleaded not guilty.

    Can Trump still run for president?

    Yes. The US Constitution does not prohibit anyone charged with a crime, nor anyone convicted of one, from holding office.

    The 14th Amendment, however, does bar anyone who has taken an oath to protect the United States and engaged in “insurrection or rebellion” from holding office. Relying on that provision, a slew of separate civil lawsuits in state courts are expected in the near future to try to bar Trump from holding office.

    Who is Fani Willis, the prosecutor bringing the charges in Fulton County?

    Willis, a Democrat, was elected Fulton County District Attorney in 2020. She is the first Black woman to hold the office.

    She worked as the prosecutor in the Fulton County district attorney’s office from 2001 to 2018 and is no stranger to high-profile cases. In 2014, she led the prosecution against a dozen Atlanta educators who conspired to cheat on test scores in order to win funding. She is also prosecuting the rapper Young Thug as part of a broader indictment of the YSL gang. Willis relied on the Georgia Rico Act in both cases.

    How did the charges come about?

    In January of 2022, Willis requested that a Fulton County judge approve a special purpose grand jury to assist her investigation into Trump. A special purpose grand jury can issue subpoenas, hear testimony and ultimately issue a report recommending whether or not to charge someone. It cannot issue an indictment.

    A regular grand jury was convened in late July and ultimately voted to file criminal charges against Trump.

    Cast of characters

    In addition to Trump, Fani Willis has filed charges of violating the Georgia Rico Act and a variety of other laws against 18 co-defendants:

    1. Mark Meadows, former chief of staff heavily involved in efforts to keep Trump in office;
    2. Rudy Giuliani, an attorney to Trump who played a key role in national efforts to overturn the 2020 election results;
    3. John Eastman, an attorney to Trump and key to efforts to overturn the 2020 election result;
    4. Kenneth Chesebro, a legal adviser to the 2020 election campaign involved in the Georgia fake electors scheme;
    5. Jeffrey Clark, former justice department lawyer who became involved in efforts to overturn the Georgia result;
    6. Sidney Powell, a lawyer for Trump heavily involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 result;
    7. Jenna Ellis, an election campaign lawyer;
    8. Ray Smith, a Georgia lawyer implicated in the fake electors scheme;
    9. Robert Cheeley, a Georgia lawyer implicated in efforts to falsely show election fraud;
    10. Michael Roman, a former aide in the Trump White House implicated in the fake electors scheme;
    11. David Shafer, former chairman of the Georgia Republican party who signed the fake official certificate to send to Congress declaring Trump won the state;
    12. Shawn Still, a senior Georgia Republican and state senator who also signed the fake certificate;
    13. Stephen Cliffgard Lee, a pastor accused of bullying election workers over fake fraud claims;
    14. Harrison William Prescott Floyd, director of Black Voices for Trump, accused of influencing witnesses;
    15. Trevian Kutti, a publicist accused of pressuring election workers;
    16. Cathy Latham, who as chair of Georgia’s Coffee County Republican party signed the false certificate claiming Trump won the state;
    17. Scott Hall, a bondsman accused with others of breaching voting machines in Georgia;
    18. Misty Hampton, was accused of involvement in breaching voting machines while serving as Coffee County elections director.
  • Understanding The Presidential Debate

    Understanding The Presidential Debate

    Importance of presidential debates

     

    The importance of presidential debates in the political landscape is to shape public opinion, inform voters, and hold candidates accountable for their policies and positions.

     

    First and foremost, debates provide voters with an opportunity to see the candidates in action, side by side, discussing and defending their ideas. It allows voters to evaluate the candidates’ knowledge, communication skills, and ability to think on their feet. Debates offer a unique platform for candidates to present their vision for the country, articulate their policy proposals, and address pressing issues facing the nation.  Communication skills last night is where Pence fell quite short – especially with his “…sleeping with a teacher…” joke, considering lately we have had; (1) a sex show from Lauren Boebert during the Beetle Juice Show; (2) penis pics of Hunter Biden on display at a hearing by Marjorie Green and Gaetz involved in sex-trafficking.

     

    Moreover, debates serve as a forum for candidates to challenge each other’s positions and policies. This back-and-forth exchange allows voters to witness how candidates respond to criticism – there was no response from Vivek Ramaswamy when Nikki Haley said, “…she feels dumber the more she listens to him….” Because Vivek said he joined Tiktok “…to reach the next generation of Americans…”  and how they defend their ideas. It helps voters assess the candidates’ ability to handle pressure and engage in constructive dialogue.

     

    Debates also provide an opportunity for candidates to clarify their positions on various issues. Sometimes, campaign rhetoric can be vague or misleading, and debates force candidates to provide specific details and explanations. This helps voters make more informed decisions about which candidate aligns best with their values and priorities.

    Speaking of clarifying – Scott’s comments felt like 10 lashes from the whip – “America has suffered because of slavery [America has NOT suffered because of slavery – folk came here not wanting to follow the rules and damn near made the Natives a memory], but we’ve overcome that – [yes and in 2024 we have to fight to vote]. Black families survived slavery – [no more hangings – just shoot to kill]. We survived poll taxes and literacy tests [IEP gets Federal funding and 6th & 7th graders crayons and coloring books in Urban schools]. We survived discrimination being woven into the laws of our country. What was hard to survive, was Johnson’s Great Society, where they decided to take the black father out of the household to get a check in the mail [sad to say this is true, living in the #Projects if get assistance you cannot have any semblance of a family unit mom and dad in the home, or the assistance is revoked!].  If you want to restore hope, you’ve got to restore the family restore capitalism, restore spirituality in the home.  I can say I have been discriminated against, but America is not a racist country [the country isn’t but millions of Americans are]. Never, ever, doubt who we are [regarding Black Americans there’s a Book that clearly defines who we are – if we only take time to read it, we would find our definitions and our greatest strength. We are the greatest country on God’s green earth. And frankly, the city on the hill needs a brand-new leader, and it’s not Scott.

     

    Furthermore, debates serve as a check on candidates’ honesty and integrity, Chris Cristie nailed it when he said Donald Trump put 7 trillion on the debt, and when candidates make promises or claims, debates allow their opponents and moderators to fact-check and challenge them – as we know Trump made a lot of promises during his debate in 2016 which he failed to adhere to. Additionally calling Putin a genius – the man who had children and pregnant women killed and raped.

    Border – the border has been an issue since 1776, that’s all I have to say about that.

     

    Lastly, debates have a significant impact on voter turnout – in my opinion, the percentage of voter turn-out will be overwhelming in 2024 based on the red states implementing every block to allow democrats to vote minus simply blocking them at the door and making a law that takes away their right to vote.

     

    In conclusion, presidential debates are of utmost importance in the electoral process. They provide voters with a firsthand look at the candidates, their policies, and their ability to lead. Debates foster transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making, making them a vital component of any democratic society. If only this statement were true: If we truly lived in a democratic society – candidates would not be in the running because they were able to raise enough funds.

  • H.R. 6056 – Parents Bill of Rights

    H.R. 6056 – Parents Bill of Rights

    Parents’ Education What´s Changed

    CRT – K-12

    THEY CAN’T READ COLLEGE MATERIAL – STOP THE FEAR FACTOR{S}

    All ethnicities of kindergartners will or should be expected to recognize all 26 lowercase and uppercase letters — as well as their sounds. They should be able to identify which letters are different in similar words (e.g. map, lap, tap). They should also know that spoken words represent a sequence of letters. They will NOT know RACISM unless it is taught and groomed by their parents, grandparents, care-takers, or watching FOX BS News, or listening to individuals like MTG, Ron DeSantis, Matt Gaetz, Jim Jordan, the tRump Family, or reading books like:

    • If I Ran the Zoo
    • Vharlie and the Chocolate Factory
    • Goggles
    • The adventures of Huckleberry Finn
    • A Fine Dessert

    TITLE I—AMENDMENTS TO THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965

    SEC. 101. STATE PLAN ASSURANCE

    (3) by adding at the end the following:

    “(O) the State will ensure that each local educational agency in the State posts the curriculum for each elementary and secondary school grade level on a publicly accessible website of the agency or, if such agency does not operate a website, widely disseminates to the public such curriculum; and

    “(P) in the case of any revisions to the State’s challenging State academic standards (including any revisions to the levels of achievement within the State’s academic achievement standards), the State educational agency will post to the homepage of its website, and widely disseminate to the public, notice of such revisions and a copy of such revisions, except that the State educational agency shall not be required to submit such notice or such revisions to the Secretary.”.

    (2) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as so redesignated), the following:

    “(1) NOTICE OF RIGHTS.—A local educational agency receiving funds under this part shall ensure that each elementary school and secondary school served by such agency posts on a publicly accessible website of the school or, if the school does not operate a website, widely disseminates to the public, a summary notice of the right of parents to information about their children’s education as required under this Act, which shall be in an understandable format for parents and include, at minimum—

    “(A) the right to review the curriculum of their child’s school;

    “(B) the right to know if the State alters the State’s challenging State academic standards;

    “(C) the right to meet with each teacher of their child not less than twice during each school year; – This has been known as the PTA for over 125 years.

    “(D) the right to review the budget, including all revenues and expenditures, of their child’s school;

    “(E) the right to a list of the books and other reading materials contained in the library of their child’s school; Parents who object to LBGTQ will ban any book with this content – they have a lot of reading to do.

    “(F) the right to address the school board of the local educational agency;

    “(G) the right to information about violent activity in their child’s school; and – This is called in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension and expulsion this should include teachers who push, pull, drag, or use violent words towards the student.

    “(H) the right to information about any plans to eliminate gifted and talented programs in the child’s school.”;

    This means, Black, Mexican, Poor Black and Poor Mexican Students!

    The only federal program for gifted children is the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, which focuses on identifying and serving students who are traditionally under-represented in gifted and talented programs (minority students, students from low income backgrounds or who are English language learners, and children with disabilities) to help reduce gaps in achievement and to encourage the establishment of equal educational opportunities for all U.S. students

    (C) by adding at the end the following:

    “(ii) SCHOOL LIBRARY. —A local educational agency receiving funds under this part shall ensure that each elementary school and secondary school served by such agency provides, at the beginning of each school year, the parents of a child who is a student in such school a list of books and other reading materials available to the students of such school in the school library.

    “(iii) VIOLENT ACTIVITY.—A local educational agency receiving funds under this part shall ensure that each elementary school and secondary school served by such agency provides the parents of a child who is a student in such school timely notification of any violent activity occurring on school grounds or at school-sponsored activities in which one or more individuals suffer injuries, except that such notification shall not contain names or the grade level of any students involved in the activity.

    “(iv) GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS. —A local educational agency receiving funds under this part shall ensure that each elementary school and secondary school served by such agency provides the parents of a child who is a student in such school timely notification of any plan to eliminate gifted and talented programs in such school.”; and

    (4) by inserting after paragraph (4) (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) the following:

    “(5) TRANSPARENCY.—A local educational agency receiving funds under this part shall provide the parents of a child who is a student in an elementary school or secondary school served by such agency—

    “(A) (i) the opportunity to meet in-person with each teacher of such child not less than twice during each school year; and

    “(ii) a notification, at the beginning of each school year, of the opportunity for such meetings; and

    “(B) the opportunity to address the school board of such local educational agency on issues impacting the education of children in such agency.”

    “SEC. 8549C. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS.

    “(a) Findings. —The Congress finds as follows:

    “(1) Parents have a First Amendment right to express their opinions of decisions made by State and local education leaders.

    “(2) States and local educational agencies should empower parents to communicate regularly with Federal, State, and local policymakers and educators regarding the education and well-being of their children.

    “(4) Parents’ concerns over content and pedagogy deserve to be heard and fully considered by school professionals.

    Pedagogy – Developing systemic interaction between teachers and students aimed at achieving the set goals and leading to a pre-planned change of state, i.e., the transformation of their qualities and behavior, personal development;  This would require every parent to have knowledge of the learning capabilities of EVERY student in the classroom – will parents have access to IEP or 504*¹Plans of other students? 

    A*¹ 504 plan and an IEP are both plans for students with disabilities, but they have different purposes, legal statuses, and processes1234. A 504 plan is a statement of accommodations that provide equal access to education by removing barriers34. It is covered by a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination by any group that gets federal funds14. A 504 plan may be proposed by the school or the parents, and it may include one or more accommodations5. An IEP is a formal document that outlines specially-designed instruction, special education, and related services for students who need them because of an identified disability34. It is overseen by the state and falls under a special education law24. An IEP includes objectives, goals, accommodations, and a description of the educational setting45. An IEP is typically for students who are falling behind academically, while a 504 plan is for students who need accommodations to access their education12.

    “(5) Parent and other community input about schools that is presented in a lawful and appropriate manner should always be encouraged. Who will determine what is lawful and appropriate?

    “(6) Educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders should never seek to criminalize the lawfully expressed concerns of parents about their children’s education. lawfully expressed

    “(b) Sense Of Congress.—It is the sense of the Congress that the First Amendment guarantees parents and other stakeholders the right to assemble and express their opinions of decisions affecting their children and communities and that educators and policymakers should welcome and encourage that engagement and consider that feedback when making decisions.”.

    H.R.899 – To terminate the Department of Education – The Department of Education shall terminate on December 31, 2023.

  • Oversight #GOP #NRA #SchoolShooting #MentalHealth

    Oversight #GOP #NRA #SchoolShooting #MentalHealth

    NRA vs. AFT

    What is wrong with oversight, oversight – seatbelts, smoking area, speed limit, Managed Care tells us what health care services they will and WILL NOT pay for based on the accumulated health issues of the organization, auto manufacturers tell us what gas to use on our new cars, we must have car insurance, the education system tells us what age a child can go to school, how long a grade must last, the age requirement for marriage, the age to purchase liquor legally is regulated, the legal age to purchase cigarettes or vapes is regulated,  AND I MY 11 OLD DAUGHTER MUST HAVE A BABY BY HER RAPIST, IN CERTAIN STATES, THE RAPIST HAS PARENTAL RIGHTS!

    I am deeply concerned about the growing epidemic of e-cigarette use in our children. We need to do all we can to protect the public from tobacco-related disease and death, and prevent e-cigarettes from becoming an on-ramp to nicotine addiction for a generation of youth. @HHSGov
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) September 9, 2019 

It's 2023 and e-cigarrets flavored with - cotton candy, bubble gum, creme brûlée, fruit, menthol, and mint are still availble.

    Retention and destruction of records in the system.

    The NICS will retain NICS Index records that indicate that receipt of a firearm by the individuals to whom the records pertain would violate Federal or state law.

    Limitation on use. The NICS, including the NICS Audit Log, may not be used by any Department, agency, officer, or employee of the United States to establish any system for the registration of firearms, firearm owners, or firearm transactions or dispositions, except with respect to persons prohibited from receiving a firearm by 18 U.S.C. 922(g) or (n) or by state law. The NICS Audit Log will be monitored and reviewed on a regular basis to detect any possible misuse of NICS data.

    The War

    Neal Knox, who emerged as the NRA‘s chief lobbyist in 1978, “declared war” on ATF. When the ATF proposed funding for computerization and other measures to speed up gun tracing, the NRA and its allies on Capitol Hill accused the ATF of secretly building a national gun registry, which Knox saw as a precursor to firearms confiscation.

    The National Rifle Association announced the filing of an NRA-backed and supported lawsuit challenging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) unlawful rule on stabilizing braces.

    “ATF’s new definition for stabilizing braces is arbitrary. The bureau is declaring that they will effectively decide on a case-by-case basis whether a firearm is subject to the NFA. Every American gun owner is in danger of potentially facing felony charges at the whim of these bureaucrats and without any new statute in place. The NRA believes this rule will fail for the same reasons the bump stock rule failed — ATF can only apply federal statutes; it can’t rewrite them,” said Jason Ouimet, executive director of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action.

    It’s insane we, us, she, her, him, they, them, over and around 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue who arte responsible for ensuring WE THE PEOPLE needs are heard would rather piss on each other, have hearings (paid for by We The People)crying, bitching and yelling about their personel @twitter accounrts being suspended for posting ridiculous lies about #Covid blaming the entire current administration for EVERYTHING including dirt balls and the death of Princess Diana – have now declared that school shootings are the result of folk with Mental Health issues. Will Marge at least bow down and give praise and thanks to President Obama for the ACA.

    Passing the law Republicans derisively called “Obamacare”

    For those who had insurance, it often didn’t cover mental health care. According to a 2013 analysis conducted by HealthPocket, only 54 percent of individual health plans in the United State included coverage for substance abuse treatment, and 61 percent covered mental health treatment. (Coverage was better among employer-sponsored plans.)

    Parity laws – a good first step
    In 1996, and again in 2008, Congress passed mental health parity laws, requiring large-group plans that cover mental health treatment to do so with benefits that are no less favorable than the benefits provided for medical/surgical care. The 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) incorporated coverage for addiction treatment as well as general mental health care.

    But the mental health parity laws don’t require large-group plans to cover mental health and addiction treatment. They only require the plans to provide parity if such coverage is provided. And parity laws didn’t apply to plans sold in the individual and small group markets.

    The Affordable Care Act filled in the gaps
    The Affordable Care Act was a turning point in terms of access to behavioral health coverage. The ACA eliminated medical underwriting in the individual and small group markets starting in 2014, so medical history — including mental health history —no longer results in enrollment denials or higher premiums.

    And under the ACA, all individual and small-group plans with effective dates of January 2014 or later are required to cover ten essential health benefits with no annual or lifetime dollar limits. Mental health and addiction treatment (collectively referred to as behavioral health services) are among the essential health benefits.

    The-U.S.-Lawmakers-Who-Have-Received-the-Most-Funding-from-the-NRADownload

    Tennessee Republican Rep. Tim Burchett called for the manifesto by the transgender shooter at the private Presbyterian school in Nashville to be made public.”Our trans youth are troubled,” Burchett told Fox News Digital in a late Monday statement. “If they don’t get the help they need they can grow up to have some serious issues, but I obviously don’t believe they’ll all grow up to be shooters like this.””We need to know what was going through this person’s head, and the manifesto should be made public, officers also discovered manifesto-like writings, and apparent research into the facilities and entry points at Covenant.

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