News Bites

Consequential Developments HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS - March 5, 2026

CMS puts “lower premiums” in a proposed Marketplace rule and dares everyone to read the fine print

Mar 5

I Am War, and I Want to Devour You

The battlefield was quiet now.

Mar 4

Consequential Developments IRAN WAR IMPACT ON AFFORDABILITY - March 4, 2026

Oil jumps again - and the “it’s just geopolitics” crowd suddenly remembers you drive a car.

Mar 4

Consequential Developments JOBS MARKET - March 3, 2026

Jobless claims stay calm, but “calm” is not the same as “easy.”

Mar 3

The Jobs Report Is Not a Vibe Check - It’s a Rent Check

Every month at 8:30 a.m.

Mar 3

Mommy, Why Did You Lock the Door?

The world had always felt safe to her.

Mar 2

When “Cutting Medicaid” Means Cutting Mom’s Caregiver

Out in the real world - not the marble halls - the first sign of a “budget adjustment” is not a press release.

Mar 2

Civic Action and Non-Violent Protest March 2, 2026

(Start date: 2/23/2026 thru End date: 3/1/2026)

Mar 2

Civic Action and Non-Violent Protest - February 23, 2026

(Start date: 2/16/2026 thru End date: 2/22/2026)

Mar 1

The Pale Blue Dot and the Trouble With Thinking It’s All About Us

Author’s Note

Mar 1

The Bombs Landed Before the Talking Heads Finished Their Coffee

Somewhere between the morning briefing and the afternoon talking point, the bombs fell.

Feb 28

Back When You Could Actually Own Your Car - Not Just Pay to Keep Using It

You Don’t Own Your Car Anymore - You Maintain Permission to Use It

Feb 27

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