I often spend too much time on the title of an article. Today I thought I would be straightforward. This entire article is an incomplete review of and commentary on the central topic of Beth Macy’s book Dopesick. If you haven’t read it I strongly recommend you do. It is the seminal work on the opioid crisis. With disclosures and introductions out of the way, let’s explore. Continue reading Dopesick
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True Conservatives See Problems Ahead
I openly admit that I am a progressive. I make no excuses or apologies for that. While most of the news I consume comes with that slant I do expose myself to several legitimate conservative sources. It is important we make a distinction between true conservatives and those who have coopted the label but are for the most part just largely ignorant right wing radicals. Conservative and crazy are not synonymous. Let’s explore. Continue reading True Conservatives See Problems Ahead