Abe Bergman

The author proposes not the large institutions of he past, but small supported living units that offer drug treatment, case management, and lockable doors.

Such conditions are akin to those found in jails of third-world countries ruled by despots.

In the early 1990s, however, my lobbying became more difficult. Because my targets were no longer politicians, but administrative staff in the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), whose default response to change was "no."

Grinstein's most important maxim: “Focus on a circumscribed objective that is attainable.” I asked Jerry how we could direct public attention to the problem. “Find a fire-hydrant to piss on,” he said.

Particularly in the public sector, large and frequent and long meetings, and task forces, have become badges of pride. Enough, already!

Jackson and Magnuson each established a formidable legislative record. When it came to getting bills passed in Congress, these senators would put today’s Congress to shame.