by Scott Rifkin, MD | Dec 11, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note
The right-wing cable pundits have convinced large swathes of the population that hate is OK if you justify such ideologies as a holy war against political correctness. It is OK to hate black people, immigrants, women, Jews, gays if you accuse anyone who calls you out... read more
by Scott Rifkin, MD | Nov 13, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note
It’s the morning after the presidential election when I write this commentary. I don’t know yet who won. Hopefully, by the time you read this, you’ll know what I do not. Is our four-year foray into isolationism and divisiveness over? Do I have to listen to the smarmy... read more
by Scott Rifkin, MD | Sep 3, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note
Dear Readers, I have been struggling with what I wanted to write about this month. The editors always want me to discuss the contents of the edition and I always want to discuss social issues. Since I’m the boss, I usually win. I was about to cave in and discuss this... read more
by Scott Rifkin, MD | Jul 30, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note
Dear Readers, Last week, I got to visit my two grandchildren. One is aged two and the other just a month old. The logistics of being able to see them safely was not easy but I will not bore the readers with the details. I watched the two-year-old play. The dialogue in... read more
by Scott Rifkin, MD | Jun 3, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note
It would be easy to blame the rioting in American cities on the rioters. It would be easy to match rioting with unbeatable force. It would be easy to ignore the issues that are dividing us in this country. It would be easy to ignore the social issues that bring pain... read more