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Modest Wins for Minimum Wage, Huge Gains for Marijuana Legalization Amid Shock GOP Wave
It was an otherwise bright spot for left-leaning voters, on a night punctuated by shocking Republican gains.
Looking Past the Affordable Care Act: We Must Sustain the Fight for Universal Coverage
Given the dysfunctional ACA, it's remarkable that neither major political party has a plan to truly fix the situation.
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Republican Senators in Tight Races Are Hiding Their Anti-Choice Priorities
Anti-choice candidates have started to recognize that their views are not in sync with voters and are hiding them.
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“My 22-Year-Old Daughter Died Because She Told ER She Didn’t Have Health Insurance“
It can happen to anyone.
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As Aging Population Increases, Elders and Allies Fight for Social Supports
Elders and advocates are mobilizing on several fronts for comprehensive social support reforms for aging Americans.
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Obamacare Premiums Are Set to Increase Steeply Next Year
While the Affordable Care Act has cut the rate of uninsured Americans, it has not managed to bring down insurance prices.
The Unintended Consequences of Electronic Health Records
Billing codes need to be reduced to rational and meaningful levels.
Reproductive Rights Activists in Poland Prepare to Fight New Abortion Ban Proposals
It seems that the storm isn't over just yet in Poland.
Gap Insurance for Deductibles: The Insurance Industry’s Latest Profiteering Ploy
As healthcare costs rise, the insurance industry is getting creative in finding revenue streams to cover gaps in coverage.
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Secrets in Plain View: Obamacare Is Working
It's important to recognize the progress the ACA has brought and that we can make much more progress by building on its success.