Where social media and the internet are concerned, we’ve out-kicked our coverage. Let’s hope we get a handle on them before they spell our doom. Today, we talk about the erosion of social norms and rules that used to make us one. Now, as Jackson Browne said, “Brightly burning bridges light our future.”

Progressive Voices

A Turning Point - Erosion

Nurse Talk Episode 603

Was the Affordable Care Act a cure-all or a mixed bag for freelancers? Where can gig workers turn for expert insurance information and coverage? How would Medicare for All affect independent workers? 

To find out, we spoke to Rafael Espinal and Jonathan Gray of the New York-based Freelancers Union. Rafael, a former New York state assemblyman and former New York City councilman, is executive director and Jonathan is their member benefits manager. This is the second of two episodes with the Freelancers Union.

New from Code WACK, Was the Affordable Care Act a cure-all or a mixed bag for freelancers?

“There comes a time when you have two choices, to do something or nothing–we choose to do something”,RN Sharon Waite.

Modesto Memorial RN's Melanie Thompson & Sharon Waite speak out/Part 1

“There comes a time when you have two choices, to do something or nothing–we choose to do something”,RN Sharon Waite.


Modesto Memorial RN's Melanie Thompson & Sharon Waite speak out/Part 2

WARNING! No we aren't alarmists but please take a few minutes and listen to Political Director for National Nurses United, Ken Zinn as he talks about why it is critical to call your elected officials immediately and tell them to vote NO on Fast Tracking the Trans Pacific Partnership! REALLY! visit.nnu.org

WARNING: The TPP is a hazard to your health and our Democracy!

“We’re fighting for patient safety, we’re fighting against unsafe staffing. We believe patients deserve better".  Just a few of the issues for over 6,500 nurses striking this week. Northern California RN Laura Hinerfeld visits with Nurse Talk Radio.

New from Code WACK, Was the Affordable Care Act a cure-all or a mixed bag for freelancers?

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