Author Archives: Danielle Park

One of the most essential areas of US budget reform needed is an overhaul of the mathematically unsustainable Medicare system. Obamacare approached this, but largely failed, unable to dent the entrenched interests of the many ‘for profit’ sectors directing Congress. … Continue reading →

What is a fair tax code? Amid debate about taxes, the New York Times examines questions of equitability. Here is a direct link to a video report.

The US faces the same issue as many aging nations today where entitlement promises become a ‘fiscal mountain’ over the next 19 years as the boomers move through. The top graph below shows how quickly costs will escalate and compound … Continue reading →