Rose Berg

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MuddyUm •

Someone Wants Me to Buy a Ficus Named Audrey

As an online shopping addict, I’ve subscribed to my fair share of absurd junk mail lists — because who can resist that 15% off? Especially when it comes to ear muffs. Or dog booties. Or doggles. Or pigeon slippers.My email is a dense forest of shopping spam and I am rarely caught off guard by the weirdness of any of it.One thing I’ve never, EVER signed up for is a plant mailing list. Plants are lovely, but I want nothing to do with them. Plants are also extremely high maintenance and finicky. I...
Motherly •

Dear employers of dads—it's time to make a change

It’s time we talk. About dads in the workplace. For decades, we’ve discussed and analyzed moms in the workplace and how on earth they should balance it all. We’ve talked about inadequate maternity leave and how moms are perceived upon re-entry to their jobs. We’ve looked at the trends that result in women bowing out altogether after the birth of a child because of the insurmountable costs of childcare and the seeming impossibility of having two career-focused parents. 


But what we haven’t dis...

Opinion: Greg Abbott, Slayer of Tampon Tax! Hero to Women Everywhere!

Dear Gov. Abbott,
Thank you so so much for supporting the removal of the state sales tax from feminine hygiene products in Texas. The $0.57 back in my pocket each month really shows just how much you care about women's health in this great state.
Senator Joan Huffman could not have articulated this issue better when she said: "Every woman knows that these products are not optional. They are essential to our health and well-being and should be tax exempt." Hear, hear, Joan!
I am just so relieved...
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https://cloud.info.blueshieldca.com/ifpbkrnewsaugust2021

California SB 260 requires Blue Shield of California, and all other health plans and insurers, to provide a list of members who terminate coverage for any reason to Covered California so that they can reach out to consumers directly, inform them of potential financial assistance, and explain available coverage options. SB 260 applies to health plans providing individual and/or group health care coverage. Here is an example of a Covered California email that was recently sent to terminated member...