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The Kitchen Table Gap: Why Nobody’s Listening Anymore

“ACT, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Orange County, is launching a new series: ‘Connect the Dots with Kam: Bridging Policy and Everyday Life.’ Last Tuesday, I saw my handyman sitting in his truck, staring at his phone. “My truck broke...

The Healthcare System We’ve Chosen to Keep

Blog

“ACT, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Orange County, is launching a new series: ‘Connect the Dots with Kam: Bridging Policy and Everyday Life.’ "United States spends nearly $5 trillion annually on healthcare — more than any other...

The Budget Washington Won’t Explain to Working Americans

Affordability

By Kamalakar (Kam) Shenai PUBLISHED on 4/8/2026; League of Women Voters Orange County On a recent Saturday morning, I heard activity outside my home in Central Florida. It was our landscaping crew, working hard to clear yard waste left behind by the freeze. As is my...

The Social Security Cut No One Is Talking About

Economy, Social Security

PUBLISHED January 2, 2026; Orlando Sentinel Over the holidays, I sat down with my 20-year-old grandniece, a college sophomore full of plans for her future. As we talked about careers and her future, she grew serious. “By the time we get to your age,” she said, “Social...