I repeat, Donald Trump is not my President. And I don’t know which ‘America’ voted for him on Election Day, but it was NOT my America. I say this not for the sake of hyperbole, nor dramatics. And it’s not a statement made in anger, but certainly one borne out of clear and irrefutable facts … [Read more…]
In the wake of the Eric Garner case, or lack thereof, I’m left with a feeling that there’s virtually no hope for the prospects of black men in America; especially young black men. I’m certainly not alone in this feeling. All one need do is turn on their television to see tens of thousands of … [Read more…]
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…]