The status quo for health insurers is minimalist investment in customers, maximum investment into political influence.  Greasy palms are the face of public health insurance in congress.  Genuine discussion about cost effectiveness and practical application take a back seat to the fears of equity in overall health of this country’s population. Surprise for organ donors: unexpected medical bills Austin man who gave kidney to co-worker is one of many who have faced health complications, bi... Read Full Story

For Immediate Release Press Release We’re Going to Need a Bigger List Radnofsky Campaign to Launch New Website on Monday, October 26, 2009 October 26, 2009. Houston, TX. Barbara Ann Radnofsky, 2010 Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General, is launching her new campaign website, www.BarbaraAnn2010.com, on Monday, October 26, 2009. Featuring video, th... Read Full Story

Uninsured human beings are the greatest threat to Public Health.  Healthy conservatives just don’t get it.  General Public Health doesn’t seem necessary as long as their own health is under control.  Sickness is an annoying byproduct of ignorance, poor breeding, poor lifestyle or something that shouldn’t concern their own righteous tax dollars.  They buy in to the toxic rhetoric that everyone just wants a handout.  Liberals are just leeches that should just get a job and buy... Read Full Story

Coast Guard to review exercise after Potomac security scare Security incident on Potomac River prompted by “training exercise,” two police sources say Coast Guard told them. With the nation already on edge and somewhat paranoid on September 11 each year, what is the LAST thing you want to do?  Hold a training exercise and fire shots for an audience of passersby, near one of the casualties of the real 9/11 sites.  CNN: Story Highlights Obama reportedly left Pentagon about the ... Read Full Story

It’s the week before Labor Day, and the Texas Progressive Alliance is hard at work bringing you the best of the Texas blogosphere. Here are this week’s highlights. The Texas Cloverleaf wonders why only one person showed up to a budget meeting where taxes are being increased in Denton County. No tea bags left? Neil at Texas Liberal offered the fullest extension of the back of his hand to opponent’s of Houston’s Ashby High Rise. TXsharon wonders what Governor Perry is t... Read Full Story

The passing of Ted Kennedy may have dealt a blow to progressive humanitarian warriors.  The Senate is missing the most effective voice for the disenfranchised.  From his perch atop the mountain of comfort built by his family, Ted Kennedy used his position to battle legislative discrepancies that short changed the less fortunate. Ted Kennedy was fortunate enough to outlive his youthful antics.  Redemption came every time he voiced support and fairness for all people.   He added weight to inc... Read Full Story

School is starting, and the Texas Progressive Alliance is prepared as always to ace the test. Here is this week’s roundup of blog highlights. From TXsharon: Woo Hoo! EPA testing has now confirmed wells are contaminated “with various substances connected with gas drilling”–proof that hydraulic fracturing contaminates our drinking water. Even Motley Fool supports the FRAC Act and says industry is “crying wolf.” Should Texans care about NJ? The Texas Cloverleaf examines ... Read Full Story

Why does Al Jazeera see American Politics more clearly than we do?  They see a bi-polar America.  The educated, progressive, inclusive side versus the selfish, dogma chained followers of enigmatic control monger conspiracy enthusiasts.  Equality is an idea that some Americans have distorted into “I am equal, you are not” and “I am entitled, you are not”.  You can see the bi-polar divide by looking at a political map.  Those in rural southern and western states are more... Read Full Story

All the debate about the launching of “Public Option” Health Care seems to focus on those who actually HAVE health care.  Those with jobs, where their employer has pre-selected an insurance package, are being convinced their employer will dump that insurance forcing them to take the “Public Option”.  OK!  Perhaps that Pajamas TV will happen with small companies who are already struggling to cover their employees.  Many small companies are considering dumping coverage ... Read Full Story

For weeks I have been listening to all the BS Republicans have spewed about health care reform. Republicans shouted it was socialized medicine and when that didn’t work they came up with other untruths. The fact of the matter is all members of Congress use the public option plan. Republicans are willing to deny all Americans health care that they get the minute they are sworn in. Priceless! As a Federal employee, let me give you a very clear picture of the public option Obama is talking about... Read Full Story