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Farmworkers Face Daunting Health Risks in California’s Wildfires
Advocates have been pushing for labor standards protecting farmworkers from risks of exposure to wildfires and smoke.
Patients Eligible for Charity Care Instead Get Big Bills
Nonprofit hospitals admit they sent $2.7 billion in bills over the course of a year.
My Breast Cancer Journey Revealed the Flaws of an Unjust Health System
Our ability to care for ourselves during a health crisis should not be dependent on generous employers or our zip code.
Here’s How the US Could Afford “Medicare for All”
Simply strike the words “who are age 65 or over” from the 1965 amendments to the Social Security Act.
Jared Kushner’s Company Accused of Violations Over Rodent-Infested Buildings
Maryland's attorney general says Jared Kushner's company used “deceptive practices” and cheated tenants.
Trump “Wellness” Programs Gut Protections for Those With Pre-Existing Conditions
The proposal is the latest example of the Trump administration encouraging states to take steps to undermine the ACA.
Religious Corporations Are Interfering in Doctor-Patient Relationships
Faith-based health facilities are increasingly imposing their biases on the medical decision-making process.
Pink Ribbon Awareness Campaigns Will Never Deliver Public Health
Many disease awareness campaigns ignore key issues like health care access and environmental health hazards.
Disingenuous Attacks on Medicare for All Distract From Cost of a Broken System
Democratic candidates sparred at Tuesday’s debate over their health care platforms and Medicare for All.
Capitalism Is Dooming Kids With Curable Cancers
Medicare for All is our only ethical choice.