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GOP Plan to “Protect” People With Pre-existing Conditions Falls Short
Republicans are backing a bill they say will keep people covered if the ACA is destroyed. Don't believe them.
ICE Detainees Face Severe Shortage of Medical and Mental Health Care
Gross mistreatment has been found in many ICE facilities belonging under the GEO Group.
Obama Pushes Neoliberal Myths on Health Care at Fundraiser
Both of our establishment political parties are scared to death of social democracy and working-class revolts.
On the Border, Volunteer Doctors Struggle to Provide Stopgap Care to Immigrants
In some cases this is the only way vulnerable people can get care.
Medicare for 64-Year-Olds Is a Step Toward Medicare for All
Lowering the Medicare age to 64 is a big first step.
Donald Trump’s Only Strategy Is to Create Crisis and Claim to Fix It
On border security, as on health care, Trump's big play for 2020 is to confuse everyone and create a sense of panic.
Trump’s Attacks on the ACA Could Worsen the Opioid Crisis
Health care austerity and border militarization are undermining public health responses to the opioid crisis.
“You’re Damn Right”: Sanders Stands by Call to Get Rid of Private Insurance
Piecemeal reforms won't be enough to address the needs of millions who are suffering from a lack of insurance coverage.
Trump Justice Department Pushes Full Repeal of Affordable Care Act
The Trump administration is moving aggressively to scrap the law entirely in the courts.
States Push for Caregiver Tax Credits
The cost for caregivers is staggering, but a tax credit could offset costs.