Dr. Jill Stein, a physician and Green Party candidate for President, has a strong background in environmental advocacy. Graduating from Harvard Medical School in 1979, she has been actively involved in politics, co-founding non-profit organizations and advocating for environmental issues. Her personal interests include social justice, grassroots democracy, and non-violence.
update May 13, 2024
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The President of the United States
Holding the office of President is our country’s highest honor but the job of president has become so thankless I wonder why anyone wants to do it. But I am grateful that people are willing to do it, and other government positions, both elected and appointed.
This is my tenth year of blogging, during which time there have been three United States presidential elections in 2016, 2020, and 2024, and I have written about all three.
Dr. Jill Stein has ran in two of those, including the current one.
Her personal interests include ecology, social justice, grassroots democracy, and non-violence.
She has advocated for several environmental issues in her home state-
Mercury contamination of fish
The “Filthy Five” coal plants clean up
Mercury and dioxin contamination from burning trash
Dr. Jill Stein is the recipient of several awards, including Clean Water Action’s “Not in Anyone’s Backyard” Award, the Children’s Health Hero Award, and the Toxic Action Center’s Citizen Award.
Exploring the HEART of Health
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In this post, I review and summarize what each candidate proposes and plans according to information on their official websites.
In 3 months, on November 8, 2016, United States citizens will elect the 45th President.
This graphic from USA.GOV reviews the process of electing the President.
The Presidential pathway from USA.gov
I plan to vote and hope you will too if you are eligible.
I don’t endorse a candidate on this blog because I want everyone who visits to feel welcome, and politics is not the focus of this blog. But I am watching the campaign closely; I listened to the major speeches at both of the major party conventions.
I am especially interested in the candidates’ views on health care. Health care was a major issue in the last election and proved to be momentous.
In his campaign, the Democratic candidate, Barack Obama, promised health care reform and as President he delivered with the passage of the Affordable Care Act,the first time Americans have had universal health care.This election’s major party candidates also make promises about health care.
The 2016 Presidential candidates
In this post, I review and summarize what each candidate proposes and plans according to information on their official websites. I’ll give you the links and encourage you to read them for yourself.
The Republican party convention occurred first, so I will start with its candidate.
Republican- Donald J. Trump, Chairman and President, The Trump Organization
Bring down out-of-pocket costs for copays, deductibles and prescription drugs
Expand access to care for low income groups, immigrants and rural populations.
Defend access to reproductive health care.
As President, Mrs. Clinton will work with Congress to
Fight addiction and substance abuse with prevention, treatment and recovery programs and reforming the criminal justice system handling of offenders.
Set a goal to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer’s Disease by 2025. Help those affected and their families get the care they need.
Create an AIDS/HIV policy to increase research, expand treatment options, increase health care financial options for those affected, and eliminate discriminatory laws.
Develop an “autism initiative” to expand insurance coverage, increase funding for research, early identification and intervention, employment opportunities, and school safety.
Commit to fully implement the Americans with Disabilities Act, and increase support for persons with disabilities and their families.
Under the heading of health Mrs. Clinton includes her positions and proposals for
Climate change
Women’s rights and opportunity
Support for veterans, the military and their families
Paid family and medical leave
another view of the Oval Office replica by Dr Aletha
Follow this link to read about another woman, a physician, who is running for President-
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Please explore some of the other posts on this blog about the United States’ healthcare system . Here’s one to get you started .
In the Declaration of Independence, the founders of the United States created a nation based on the “self-evident truths” of “Life ,Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” and to promote “Safety and Happiness” .
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