On a sunny Sacramento afternoon I walked into the Take Down Dan Lungren campaign headquarters on Fair Oaks Blvd. to see half a dozen volunteers diligently working the phone bank.
How doulas support women and families during pregnancy
Doulas are a constant companion to answer questions and help the mother find her voice, literally and figuratively, when it comes to making decisions about how she wants to deliver her child.
No Hate, NOH8, campaign comes to Sacramento
The folks that are willing to dress in white, duct tape the mouth and bear the tattoo are only the tip of the iceberg for truth and justice. There are many who can not stand in the photographers flash for fear of reprisal. At this family reunion, we stand in their place and earnestly proclaim, let there be NOH8.
Healthcare Reform Simplified: Business
Even without any mandated plans under the ACA, businesses have found it necessary to add and drop plan offerings in an attempt to stem the escalating premium increases. What isn’t changing is that health insurance premiums will still be deducted pre-tax on payroll.
Proposed Walmart, North Highlands, brings hope to the community
We have worked with numerous Walmart employees who have heard that calling to give back to the community. They may think they are just providing an interview session with some critique at the end, but their impact is far greater. They are the living embodiment of hope to many of our participants.
Put women where they belong, back on coins
By 1948 all the most popular coins American’s used in daily commerce had changed to dead white guys. America went from holding an “ideal” in high esteem to hero worship of dead leaders.
Can Swirl LGBT radio get support in Sacramento?
There is nothing in the closet about the broadcast. The host Michelle Meow and all the contributors are all very comfortable talking about all things gay.
Advice to new insurance agents: don’t be like me
To me, stories are at best anecdotes and at worst flat out embellishments of the truth twisted to make the insurance product appealing.
Sacramento CFOs recognized for their strengths and guidance
The folks recognized as CFO’s of the year have made the tough calls and the results are financially stable organizations that are important contributors to the Sacramento region.
How much will insurance cost under health care reform?
The cost of going without health insurance will be any penalty assessed plus the cost of medical services that might be needed. A truly debilitating disease will force him to liquidate his assets and enter the MediCal system.
