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Economic Update: Human Nature and Capitalism
This week's episode discusses California and Nevada's steps toward universal medical insurance, the Toronto housing bubble and more.
Will Nevada Be the First State to Adopt “Medicaid for All”?
A new bill would extend coverage to all residents, regardless of health or age.
Voters Are Fired Up for Single Payer, Creating Dilemma for Democrats
When the people lead, the legislators will follow.
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Rural Communities Have the Most to Lose With Health Care Repeal
The GOP health bill won't just roll back Obamacare — it will end Medicaid as we know it.
With Medicaid and Health Care Under Attack, Home Care for the Aging Faces Crisis
Community-based aging programs are making progress, but Trump and Republicans may soon gut funding for critical senior care.
We Need to Pull the Plug on Trumpcare
The grassroots resistance to the GOP's nightmare health care bill — and argue against the Democrats' focus on future elections.
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Why Even the Private Health Insurance Industry Hates the House Health Bill
Leaders of the private health industry want you to look elsewhere while they help write the Senate version of Trumpcare.
The Time Is Now to Push for Real Populist Tax Reform
If Trump wants to eliminate the “death tax” — let's push for an expanded inheritance tax instead.
Trumpcare 2.0 Is a Death Bill — It’s Time to Fight for the System We Want
If passed into law, the so-called “Trumpcare” bill would spike the number of people without health insurance by 23 million in 2026.
Many More People Will Die if Republicans Are Successful in Dismantling Obamacare
CounterSpin interviews Margarida Jorge on the GOP attack on the ACA and Medicaid.