Senator Bernie Sanders recently spoke about the tragic murder of a health insurance CEO and the growing frustration people feel towards the industry. He emphasized that violence is never the answer, but acknowledged that many people are upset with how health insurance companies operate. The shootin
The death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked a new push for healthcare reform. On December 8, Thompson was shot outside a Manhattan hotel where UnitedHealth Group held their annual investor conference. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was arrested in Pennsylvania with a "ghost gun, " a s
In 1949, a new chapter began for China with the establishment of the People's Republic. The nation's leadership aimed for rapid growth across all sectors, including medicine. They looked to the Soviet Union for guidance, and in medicine, that meant embracing Pavlovian theory. This Soviet theory, foc
Imagine this: 1, 500 people get a second chance at life, thanks to a presidential decision. These individuals were serving time at home due to COVID-19 safety measures and have shown they're ready to be productive members of society again. Plus, 39 people with non-violent crime records will have the
The Texas Ethics Commission (TEC), tasked with keeping political players honest, is facing some hurdles. A recent review by the state's Sunset Advisory Commission staff found that the rules making sure politicians and others follow campaign finance laws are too complicated. These rules are hard to f
The incoming Trump administration is facing a big challenge with higher education. The root problems, like the value and cost of college, need immediate attention. While the plans aren't clear yet, early signs show the administration might focus on controversial issues like stopping debt cancellatio
It's not just about being soft on crime or tough on criminals; it's about finding a balance. Dallas should look to the West Coast's recent elections for clues. In places like Los Angeles and San Francisco, voters booted district attorneys who went too lenient on crime. They threw out mayors who coul
The killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, has sparked a wave of reactions. Many people are angry not just at the violence, but at the healthcare system they blame for their own struggles. For years, insurance companies have used tactics like denying claims and dragging out legal battles
Imagine New York City without Rikers Island. That's the plan, and it's time to listen to who matters most: crime victims. A new report shows that most survivors want support, not just punishment. They want people struggling with mental health and addiction to get help in secure facilities, not jails
Oral exams are like a game of chance—they can be fair or unfair, depending on who's asking the questions. In India, a team aimed to fix this by structuring oral exams for first-year med students. They made sure all questions were equal in number, time, and difficulty. Afterward, they asked students
