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Socialist India Walton Faces Treacherous Path in Buffalo Despite Court Victory
India Walton has strong grassroots support, but Byron Brown has consolidated the support of some powerful unions.
Next Attack on the Affordable Care Act Could Wipe Out Free Preventive Care
“Kelley v. Becerra” could undo Section 2713 of the ACA, which requires insurers to fully cover some preventive services.
Our For-Profit Health System Is Worsening a Nursing Shortage Amid Delta’s Surge
Low pay, poor working conditions and emotional burnout put both nurses and patients at risk.
Unemployment Benefits Created During COVID Reached Workers Historically Shut Out
As COVID unemployment benefits expire, it's clear that they disproportionately helped non-white, low-wage workers.
Could the Taliban Takeover Become a Wedge Issue for the Far Right?
Some segments of the far right praise the Taliban for their oppressive practices.
MSNBC’s 25-Year History Is News in Service of Corporate Power
Left voices on MSNBC seldom go beyond standard mainstream positions, particularly when it comes to foreign policy.
Medicaid Enrollees Are Getting Vaccinated at Lower Rates Than General Population
The disparity reflects the difficulties that the poorest communities face getting health information and care.
Afghanistan: The Great Deception
In large part, U.S. “aid” to Afghanistan didn't actually go to the Afghan people.
9 House Dems Who Threatened Biden’s Bills Get Accolades From Pro-Business Groups
The pro-business, dark money group Chamber of Commerce is running ads praising those Democrats for their stance.
Biden Can Avoid Being Defined by Afghanistan If He Learns the Lessons of History
Dwight Eisenhower, Gerald Ford and JFK all survived foreign policy disasters — and Biden can too. The key is honesty.