After my first Covered California fiasco, I never imagined that I’d be writing another negative chapter to my interaction with California’s Affordable Care Act exchange, yet here I am. Eight months after the rollout of the ACA websites, more than enough time to fix the website and supporting processes, here’s an update on my experiences … [Read more…]
My rooted Samsung Galaxy S3 is my constant companion. I tell people that it’s almost like carrying a mini-computer, with hotspot capabilities, because of all the things that I’m able to do. So then imagine my chagrin when my Galaxy S3 fell from my pocket and slipped straight through the grates of a storm drain … [Read more…]
(My tortured-but-thankfully-short journey into the world of ACA healthcare coverage!) My COBRA healthcare coverage ended today. In anticipation of the worrisome period afterward, I’ve been working hard to procure coverage through Covered California, the California wing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In fact, it’s been quite an unexpected ordeal. I’ve always been an avid … [Read more…]
This story starts at an unlikely location: Whole Foods. Unlike many in San Francisco, I’m not a huge fan of Whole Foods, or rather, Whole Paycheck. Though they provide a great (if overpriced) service by providing organic foods and healthier food options to the masses, they also epitomize the elitism that’s taking over this city. … [Read more…]
Homophobia, Racism, and the Misguided Response to the Death of an Unarmed Teen My friends can attest to the fact that I’m a passionate guy about various topics, and love a good conversation/debate of ideas. This weekend, however, a standard-issue conversation on “the gay thing” devolved into a frustrating discussion on race that tested the … [Read more…]
As with the many examples I could highlight surrounding President Obama, I’m alternately amazed and (equally) despondent over how far we’ve come as a country — or not — with respect to racism. The latest example is the ugly aftermath of last night’s Miss America, which resulted in the crowning of the first Miss America … [Read more…]