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Tim Murphy’s 15 Billion Dollar AHCA Mental Health Deal Is Nothing More Than a Shiny Penny

Posted on March 24, 2017
The news from Congressman Murphy’s office last night was certainly an attention getter. Here is the lead sentence from his 
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GOP Should Repair, Not Replace, the ACA

Posted on March 11, 2017
~ Morning Zen Guest Blog Post by Kate Douglas Torrey ~Read the original editorial post in The News…
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Students Make Data-Based Appeal for Mental Health Services

Posted on February 15, 2017
Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ Kevin Dwyer ~ This week I learned, yet again, that our youth are…
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Shock and Awe: They Want to Silence You

Posted on February 07, 2017
~ Betsy DeVos confirmed. We must not remain silent! ~  Here’s the truth: DeVos is the single most serious threat to…
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While You Are Busy Watching President Trump’s Endless Stream of Shenanigans, The House is Quietly Working to Dismantle Medicaid

Posted on February 04, 2017
This past Wednesday, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health held a legislation hearing entitled, “Strengthening…
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Tell Your Senators to Vote No on Betsy DeVos

Posted on February 02, 2017
President Trump has nominated Elizabeth “Betsy” DeVos, a billionaire donor to campaigns supporting public funding for private schools, to be…
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Senator Rand Paul ACA Replacement Plan Has Flaws That Should Concern All Mental Health Advocates

Posted on January 26, 2017
 Senator Rand Paul has shared his plan for a…
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Mental Health Advocates Must Take a Stand Regarding the Devos Nomination for Education Secretary

Posted on January 25, 2017
President Trump’s pick for Education Secretary, Betsy Devos, is likely to be confirmed by the Senate very soon. Democrats…
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Join Us on January 17th for Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation

Posted on January 15, 2017
Morning Zen Guest Blog Post ~ Brian Smedley ~  Dear Health Equity Ally: Eight years ago, many Americans were lulled…