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Health Professionals, Scientists, and Kids Sue the EPA Over Greenhouse Gas Rule
Two lawsuits challenge the agency’s reversal of a 2009 rule underpinning federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions.
Illinois Had Massive Gaps in Mental Health Coverage. We Organized to Fix It.
A grassroots campaign that united patients and providers succeeded in expanding mental health care access. Here’s how.
Honduran Man Who Died in ICE Custody Told His Family He’d Felt Ill for Weeks
Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz’s family has concerns about the medical care he received while in an ICE jail.
Mamdani and Sanders Join Picket Line as NYC Nurses’ Strike Enters 10th Day
One contract priority is keeping ICE out of medical facilities, says nurse and lead strike organizer Michelle Gonzalez.
Senate GOP Urged to Extend Affordable Care Act Subsidies After House Vote
“The Senate must vote on it ASAP to lower costs for tens of millions of Americans,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
3 Hospitals Under Investigation for Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Youth
Children’s hospitals in Washington State, Colorado, and Minnesota face federal scrutiny for care that is legal.
Disability Justice Organizers Are Creating the Liberatory Future We All Deserve
Organizers share where they find hope in the struggle for disability justice as we go into the second year of Trump 2.0.
Local Officials Anticipate Surge in Costs as Residents Set to Lose Health Care
An estimated 10 million people will be newly uninsured over the next decade due to the GOP megabill passed last year.
The FDA’s Lax Generic Drug Rules Can Put Patients’ Lives at Risk
Generic drugs are supposed to be equivalent to brand-name medications — but the FDA doesn’t always ensure that.
More Than 20 Million Americans Are Set to Lose Health Care Coverage on January 1
An expert discusses how premiums will work, how to seek help, what to watch for in alternative plans, and more.