Health Education

Over the past 50 years we have gone from institutionalizing individuals with mental illnesses, typically in subhuman conditions, to incarcerating them at unprecedented and appalling rates – putting recovery out of reach for millions of Americans. These people are not all the very same. They are a heterogeneous group. &gt&gt A tiny subgroup does resemble the State hospital patients of yesteryear, and their presence in our jails/prisons is one of the most egregious and disturbing images related to our failed systems of care. The availability of intensive care models, including hospital care for some, is critical. &gt&gt Several other citizens with mental illnesses in our jails have much less disabling conditions and with access to appropriate community treatment and support, will do very nicely. … Read entire article »

Schools with grades K via 12 are largely funded by property taxes, and property owners are increasingly tired of paying this way for basic or higher education. Colleges and universities base their funding on tuition rates, but middle class parents are locating it increasingly challenging to pay for the ever escalating educational expenses. Schools in poor districts are extremely typically inferior to schools in wealthy districts. Colleges in wealthy states are typically better than colleges in poor states. … Read entire article »