Todd Stanfield

“The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself, with desire for what its monstrous laws have made monstrous and unlawful.” ― Oscar Wilde

Trump's Republican Party insists there's no affordability crisis and dismisses election losses Many Republican leaders insist there's no problem with the GOP's policies, the party's message or President Donald Trump’s leadership, despite big losses in this month's elections.

Oh really?

Calculator: ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credit The ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025. This calculator estimates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase for families if Congress does not extend the…

It's a little unclear on the marketplace (or frankly if you call them which I did), but here's a nifty tool from KFF to see what the difference is for you if the ACA enhanced tax credits are or aren't approved. In my case $2,400 annually.

Critics warn Florida's new teaching standards rehabilitate aspects of the anti-communist Red Scare Critics are warning that Florida's new social studies standards rehabilitate aspects of McCarthyism and the anti-communist Red Scare.

“History should never be rewritten to match the politics of the day, as history has valuable lessons to teach.”

What a photograph.

“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”

Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Trump cuts tariffs on goods like coffee, bananas and beef in bid to slash consumer prices Trump's action also exempted black tea, green tea, tomatoes, avocados and cinnamon, among other products, from higher tariffs.

But I thought consumers didn’t pay tariffs. 🙄

Drop in U.S. Religiosity Among Largest in World The 17-percentage-point drop in U.S. religiosity over the past decade is among the largest declines measured in the Gallup World Poll.

The 17-point drop in the percentage of U.S. adults who say religion is an important part of their daily life — from 66% in 2015 to 49% today — ranks among the largest Gallup has recorded in any country over any 10-year period since 2007.

Florida Bill Lowers Age To Buy Assault Weapons To 18 - Joe.My.God. Fresh Take Florida reports: A renewed Republican effort by Rep. Tyler Sirois of Merritt Island would lower the age to buy any firearm from 21 to 18. It’s expected to face its first vote on Tuesday in…

What could possibly go wrong?

9 strategies to find free or low-cost food when money is tight Kevin Curry, a food influencer and a former SNAP recipient, explains where SNAP recipients can get the most up-to-date information on their benefits, and how anyone can find free or affordable food.

9 strategies to find free or low-cost food when money is tight : NPR

Trump administration challenges state medical debt protections Maryland and Virginia are among a dozens states that have passed laws keeping medical debt off consumer credit reports. But the Trump administration is seeking to rollback those protections.

Trump administration challenges state medical debt protections | WAMU

Just one example of the importance of affordable healthcare. I knew open heart surgery (valve replacement) was going to cost a lot but I never imagined it would cost so much. And the calendar year is not over yet.

Happy World Kindness Day! A day to promote acts that inspire compassion, empathy, and goodwill around the world. This day urges people around the world to perform acts of kindness whether great or small, to help create a more peaceful world.

New survey: Floridians 45+ face financial insecurity issues A recent survey by AARP painted a concerning picture for Floridians aged 45 and older, highlighting financial insecurity, rising insurance rates, and a cost of living that's pushing some residents to…

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DOJ To SCOTUS: Trump Has "Unreviewable Powers" - Joe.My.God. Democracy Docket reports: President Donald Trump has broad unreviewable powers to flood U.S. cities with National Guard troops, the Department of Justice (DOJ) argued in an expansive new filing to…

"...the latest step in Trump’s authoritarian effort to militarize cities and to integrate soldiers into routine policing."

The Northern Lights were visible as far south as Southwest Florida last night. buff.ly/3c5uLBp

Brrr. Sure don't feel like Southwest Florida this morning.