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Kavanaugh Thinks It’s OK to Perform Elective Surgery on People Without Consent
The 57 million Americans with disabilities are bracing themselves for the negative consequences of this appointment.
Give and Let Die
With so much health care to crowdfund, it's almost like there should be a simpler approach.
Republicans Say They’ll Target Obamacare if GOP Wins the Midterms
Republicans want to repeal Obamacare even as support for the legislation is at an all-time high.
Who Chooses Abortion? More People Than You Might Think.
Safe access to abortion should be part of health care.
Standing Rock Medic Bus Is Now a Traveling Decolonized Pharmacy
These Native herbalists are doing more than just healing sore muscles.
We Already Have Single-Payer for Seniors. We Just Need to Expand It.
Medicare became law in a turbulent moment much like the present. If we act now, Medicare for All can be passed.
An Unhappy Birthday for Medicare and Medicaid
As the iconic health programs turn 53, the GOP is advancing plans to privatize one and gut the other.
“Abortion Pill Reversal” Myth Perpetuates Mistreatment of Women of Color
The victims of dubious medical experiments are more often than not women of color and poor women.
Children With Disabilities Endure Long Waits for Life-Changing Medical Equipment
Long waits aggravate existing health problems, cause pain and pressure sores, or exacerbate developmental delays.
States Attacking ACA Would Suffer Most if Preexisting Conditions Shield Gets Axe
Residents of the Republican-led states that are challenging the law have the most to lose.