Month: February 2016
Police and Mental Illness: A Deadly Combination
“Let me stress the ‘help’ part, this was a call for help.” –Mary Wilsey “I didn’t call for them to take him to the morgue, I called for medical help.” –Shirley Harrison Throughout childhood you were taught that whenever there is an emergency you call 911-you call the police-and they will come and help…
Feb 2016
Zubik v. Burwell: The Contraceptive Coverage Mandate Returns to the Supreme Court
ACA and RFRA: Setting the Scene The Affordable Care Act (ACA, commonly known as Obamacare) requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide health insurance. This insurance must cover certain contraceptive methods, including the so-called “morning after” pill. However, regulations under the ACA allow non-profit religious organizations to opt-out of providing contraceptive coverage to…
Feb 2016