I have written previously about how the conservatives are either becoming more stupid or at least more crazy. Some of my colleagues in the blogging world think they all suffer from a personality disorder. I am not sure I would go that far, but clearly something is wrong with them. I have stated before I…
Show Your Support for Medicaid Expansion! Hi Advocate, Will you take 5 minutes to send one email and make four calls to make sure the Ohio House keeps Medicaid expansion in the state budget (see the instructions below)? Legislators are currently on spring break. The House Finance committee will soon vote the budget out of…
Today The Ohio State University won an NCAA basketball game over Iowa State on a 3 point shot by Aaron Craft. After trashing the Big Ten Conference during halftime Charles Barkley seemed to blame the Iowa loss on a blown call by the officials. His TV partners pointed out that there are blown calls all…
From: NAMI.org March 2013 Enrollment Now Open for Family Class NAMI Franklin County is now registering for the next session of Family-to-Family classes. SATURDAYS 2-4:30 pm April 6-June 22, 2013 Redeemer Lutheran Church, 43227 OR TUESDAYS &THURSDAYS ****New 6-week format**** 6:30-9 pm April 9-May 16, 2013 NAMI Ohio, 43215 Space is limited and classes are…
Before the 2012 election Republican House Budget Committee chairman Paul Ryan’s first attempt at a budget was released. It was so bad it received condemnation from economists, political scientists, Democrats, political pundits, and even some Republican’s. Still, he was Romney’s choice for vice-president due to the Republicans mistaken belief that American’s were serious about balanced…
From:NASW Social Work Has a Voice on Capitol Hill: Ask your Members of Congress to Support the Social Work Caucus Take Action! March 12, 2013 The Congressional Social Work Caucus (CSWC) was created in the 111th Congress by social worker and Congressman Edolphus Towns. As one of the few congressional caucuses representing a profession, the…
I am fond of saying that every generation has its challenges and certainly this generation faces some daunting ones. I think what will make it even more difficult for those in the future are the rising number of groups who are quite frankly, bat shit crazy. I would include in this cabal the Tea Party,…
I was not close friends with Dr. Ross who passed away last week. But I knew him from the two classes I had taken from him at the Ohio State College of Social Work in 2001 and 2002. The syllabus was useless with him. He was an experiential teacher and class was about whatever he…
This came from an article in NerdWork. Columbus is a great place to settle down and buy a home, with its low unemployment rate and low cost of living. This college town (it’s home to the Ohio State University) has a laid-back Midwestern vibe, and the city has world-renowned hospitals (including The Ohio State University…
Support Student Support Act: Tell your Member of Congress to Support Increasing Student Access to Mental Health Services and Co-Sponsor the Student Support Act Take Action! February 6, 2013 Background In the wake of the tragedy in Newtown, CT, President Obama outlined his recommendations to reduce and prevent gun violence. Included in his recommendations, he…
