Update on My Work and Focus

The so-called “sexual revolution” that began in the 1960s and 1970s, hailed by bourgeois liberals and postmodern academics as a triumph of individual liberation and progressive reform, also became bound up with deeply reactionary phenomenon. From advancing the cause of human emancipation, it became a critical component of the broader social counterrevolution orchestrated by the ruling classes to undermine the potential of the working class. This pseudo-liberation, rooted to a notable extent in the decay of capitalist society, has contributed directly to profound negative impacts on public health, including the explosive proliferation of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), mental health crises, and the commodification of human relationships under the guise of “freedom.”

The “Sexual Revolution:” An Unwitting Instrument of Capitalist Counterrevolution’s Devastating Public Health Legacy

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Medicare Coverage for Telehealth Suspended Amid Shutdown

October 22, 2025 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Medicare began covering telemedicine services during the COVID-19 pandemic and has maintained the popular offering through temporary waivers approved by Congress since

Medicare Coverage for Telehealth Suspended Amid Shutdown

I guess now is not a good time for my sinus infection to return. 😾

A Personal Update: Navigating Health Hurdles and Creative Pauses

October 21, 2025October 22, 2025 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)2 Comments

Health Update

The sinus infection has returned—thankfully, not as severe as last time. I’m cautiously optimistic it stays that way, though another round of antibiotics seems inevitable (and unwelcome). On a brighter note, the back pain is finally easing up. One step forward, one flare-up at a time.

Edit: Spoke too soon. The pain is back.

Wisconsin Congressman reveals what the government shutdown is actually about

October 15, 2025 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Wisconsin Congressman reveals what the government shutdown is actually about

Oct 15, 2025: “Complete baloney.” US Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Black Earth) wants Wisconsinites to know that the recurring Republican claim that Democrats are holding out on the federal budget because they want undocumented immigrants to receive health benefits is “manure.” What Democrats really want? Tax credits that provide subsidies for most people who buy health insurance on the federal marketplace—making health insurance more affordable. Pocan says people in Wisconsin and all over the country will find out in the next couple of weeks what insurance premium hikes will look like as they buy their health insurance through the federal HealthCare.gov marketplace under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Pocan says with premiums going up and losing subsidies, “a couple, 60 years old, making $85,000 in my district could see somewhere between a $16,000 and $17,000 increase next year in their premiums.” Pocan hosted town halls throughout Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District this week—that’s not his own district—since Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Prairie du Chien), who represents the 3rd, hasn’t been doing them. Pocan says he wants to give people a voice, let them know what’s happening, and answer questions. ✏️ 🎥 Salina Heller

Phase One of Retirement Completed

October 15, 2025October 21, 2025 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)2 Comments

I’ve officially stepped back from YouTube. All my videos are now unlisted or private. It’s not a dramatic exit—just a quiet shift. My health hasn’t improved, and I no longer have the energy to sustain both this blog and the channel. The research papers are done, too. That chapter has closed.

There’s one final project I’m still working on. I hope to finish it before I die. It’s not grand, but it matters to me.

I’ll continue blogging here and on my personal site for as long as I’m able. No promises, no schedule—just presence, when I can offer it.