If you've been paying attention to local news, you've doubtless heard that our state is considering attaching a work requirement to Medicaid. As you wade your way through tweets, articles and headlines, I wish to offer one small piece of advice: be careful what you read.
Many people – from pundits to politicians to ordinary citizens – are making sweeping claims about this legislation – claims that, more often than not, make the solution seem more obvious and easier than it really is. We all are susceptible to certain types of errors when it comes to our political views, so here is a list of three things that can help you avoid such errors when forming your personal ideas about the bill: individual stories, big and little numbers, and provision rhetoric.
