Is Healthcare a Human Right?
Is Healthcare a Human Right? My answer, having been a general surgeon for 45 years is hell no! My healthcare is a personal obligation, and I am 100% responsible for how I take care of myself. And that is your...
Tag: depression
Putting a Face on Mental Health
The statistics are scary. In February of this year, the CDC released a report saying, “3 in 5 teen girls in the U.S. (57%) felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021 – more than twice as much as boys, and...
An Open Letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom from California Policy Center’s Parent Union
Open letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom from California Policy Center’s Parent Union Director Rebecca Holz, and Deputy Director Celeste Fiehler: The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor, State of California 1303 10th Street, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Governor Newsom,...
Teacher Union Tantrums Now Count as Sick Days in California
It’s mid-January and winter break has come to an end. For more than 6.5 million children here in California, that means it’s time to go back to school. But in several major school districts across the state, schools remained closed the first week back — negatively impacting tens of thousands of students ready to learn and reconnect...
California High School Student Exposes ‘The Dark Ages’ of COVID Lockdown
The dark ages. Prior to Covid, I was an active member of my school community. I was Class President in my Freshman and Sophomore years of high school, I performed in theater and Show Choir and was involved in various...
Bill to Decriminalize LSD, MDMA, Hallucinogens, Psychedelic Drugs Headed for Full Senate Vote
A bill that would decriminalize possession of several psychedelic drugs, such as LSD, ketamine, and psilocybin “magic” mushrooms was saved from being held in suspense this session by being approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee 5-2 on Thursday. Senate Bill...
Psychiatrist Warns: Parents and Kids Can’t Hang in There For Another Semester
Time is ticking…. Nobody wants to make the wrong choice, putting students, families and teachers at risk. But, fear is the new pandemic, and it’s getting in the way of logical thinking about whether to send kids back to school....