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Hillary Clinton Declares War on Single-Payer Health Care
Hillary Clinton's attacks on Bernie Sanders' Medicare for All plan could do long-term damage to the movement for universal health care.

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The Religious Right’s Hijacking of “Religious Freedom“
For the religious right, “religious freedom” has become a major tool in the never-ending culture wars.

Tell the Truth About Bernie’s Health Care Stand
The Clinton campaign just made a serious mistake.

Income Inequality Is a Health Hazard – Even for the Rich
A public health researcher explains why life expectancy in the US is falling, and it has to do with income inequality rising.

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Paul Krugman | Bad Arguments That Just Won’t Die
In policy discourse, zombies and cockroaches are slightly different kinds of ideas. The notion that the ACA hasn't reduced the number of uninsured is the latter.

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Indigenous Peoples of Ayutla, Dying of Neglect
In the indigenous region of Ayutla de los Libres, persecution against community leaders has intensified since 1998.

Abortion Access and Eroded Rights
On this edition, we hear from women at the New Orleans Abortion Fund and Ibis Reproductive Health.

The Year in Reproductive Justice: 47 Anti-Abortion Laws, Clinic Attacks and Hopeful Signs
In the face of intense attacks in 2015, activists rose to the occasion and continue to stand for reproductive justice for all.

Racism in a Medically Segregated World
Medical students and patients of color are more likely to have their concerns invalidated by the medical establishment.

Why Early Intervention Funds Cannot Be Sacrificed
Before lawmakers recess for the holiday, it is critical to highlight the effects these proposed cuts will have.