REMINDERS OF THE OBAMA PRESIDENCY: DON'T LET THESE VICTORIES GO TO WASTE. PT 2.

DATE:  7/10/2015. THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.

So what Moral Absolutes am I Talking about?  I have Discussed These in Earlier Posts, and on other Pages, but it is Important to Remember Them.

-  Creating a National Health Care Plan that Benefits all Americans, by Making Medical Insurance Affordable and Accessible, is a MORAL DECISION THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BELIEVES IS A DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITY IT HAS TO THE CITIZENS OF THE U.S.  To Some it will be an Immediate Benefit, to Others a Safety Net Against Loss of Employment and a Reduction in Financial Status.  Many Americans may Never Need to Use it, but it REMAINS A SAFEGUARD TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL- BEING OF ALL.

SO WHY IS IT A MORAL ABSOLUTE?  THE "GOOD" THAT COMES FROM SUCH A LAW TRANSCENDS THE ECONOMIC POSITIVES OR NEGATIVES THAT MAY ISSUE FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS PLAN.  IT IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN ETHICAL QUESTION THAT SHOULD BE LEFT TO THE WHIMS OF THE MAJORITY, WHICH WOULD MAKE IT IMPRACTICAL TO ADMINISTER IN THE LONG RUN.

There are PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR THE NATIONAL ECONOMY, THAT WILL BE A PRODUCT OF THIS NEW LAW.  However, that is AN ANALYSIS THAT CANNOT BE DONE AT THE INITIAL STAGES OF IMPLEMENTING THE SYSTEM.

FOR NOW, IT IS SIMPLY THE "RIGHT" THING TO DO.

I will DISCUSS THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE LEGALIZATION OF SAME- SEX MARRIAGE IN THE NEXT POST.

How we're holding Trump accountable. VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL MARK HERRING.

David,

It’s been about nine months since I was sworn in for my second term as Virginia Attorney General, and I’ve been busy standing up for our shared values against a president whose agenda amounts to indulging special interests at the expense of hardworking Americans and undermining our democratic ideals at every turn.

I’m proud to stand with Attorneys General across the country to defend the rule of law and the rights of Americans being targeted by the Trump administration’s cruel policy agenda – from protecting women’s reproductive rights, to defending Americans with pre-existing conditions and fighting senseless gun violence.

Here’s a quick update on how we’ve held the Trump administration accountable:

Successfully challenged Trump’s unconstitutional, discriminatory “Muslim ban”

Continued the fight for affordable health care

Blocked Trump’s dangerous plan to make 3D-printed guns more widely available

Fought to protect vital women’s health care funding

Defended critical environmental protections from the Trump administration’s polluting agenda

I’m ready to keep up the  fight – but if we want to stop this administration’s dangerous agenda, we need to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. 

September Country Over Party Newsletter. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE KEN HARBAUGH.

It’s official: We’re less than 50 days away from the election and Team Harbaugh is trying to make the most out of every single day between now and November.

Every day we’re meeting with voters, knocking on doors, and getting the word out. Whether it’s a community event for hundreds or a backyard conversation with a handful of people, Ken’s making his way through every county in the Ohio 7th.

Fighting For Working Families

Every single Ohioan who does an honest day’s work should be able to support a family and get ahead. That’s a concept that should be remembered every single day of the year -- not just on Labor Day.

Ken’s proud to be on the ballot with fellow candidates Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, Rich Cordray, and Steve Dettelbach who understand that and have worked tirelessly to represent working families.

ICYMI: Ken Challenged Bob Gibbs

After months of avoiding any and all calls for a public debate before the general election, Ken caught up with Congressman Bob Gibbs and asked him in person if he would agree to a single debate before November.

He can’t be too busy -- Gibbs always seems to have time to meet with his corporate donors and lobbyists.

If you haven’t already, make sure to watch the clip below (and share it with a friend or two!)

The Real Strength Of Our Movement

Team Harbaugh wouldn’t be where we are if it wasn’t for the tireless support of our volunteers and the thousands of Ohioans who have stopped by our field offices and dropped by for an event.

If you’re looking to meet up with Ken in the coming weeks, then don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

→ Service Above Self Town Hall with Gen. Stanley McChrystal in Canton

→ Koffee with Ken in New Philadelphia

→ Meet the Candidates Forum in Medina

Ken is also meeting new folks every day in people’s living rooms. Ken talks about winning this race one cup of coffee and one conversation at a time.

Most days, you can find him connecting directly with voters and listening to the issues that matter to all of us. Interested in attending or hosting a Koffee with Ken? Give us a call at (440) 345-6563 or see when Ken will be making a stop near you.

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New issue of the Journal of the American Philosophical Association.

Members of the APA can enjoy free access to the latest issue of Journal of the American Philosophical Association.     Selected articles include: Marxism and Buddhism: Not Such Strange Bedfellows by Graham Priest   An Error in Temporal Error Theory by Jonathan Tallant Who Owns Up to the Past? Heritage and Historical Injustice by Erich Hatala Matthes Click here to explore the full issue.   Featured on the Cambridge Core blog     "The thing about canons is that they seem sacred. Challenging them, even revisiting them, can seem heretical. Facing these facts is the first step in addressing the intransigence of the early modern philosophical canon..." Continue reading on the blog.   "In addition to the canonical greats of modern philosophy, such as Descartes, Locke, Leibniz and Hume, it is now becoming increasingly possible to add the names of women philosophers such as Cavendish, Conway, du Châtelet and Shephard..." Continue reading on the blog.