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Medicare For All
Medicare for All: Threat or Menace?
Sure, we can treat health care as a human right -- right after we hand out the free magic ponies.
The Democratic Party Is Further to the Right Than Most Voters
On climate change, health care and free education, Party leadership lies far to the right of most voters.
Ex-Obama HUD Chief Julián Castro Enters 2020 Presidential Race
The former Housing and Urban Development secretary has vowed to support Medicare for All and act on climate change.
Five Things the Shutdown Shows Us About 2019
It's the people who end up paying for Trump's “populist” stunts.
Biggest Threat to Single-Payer? Democrat Support for a Public Option.
The next big fight for single-payer will be with Democrats who are pushing weaker policies.
Why Are These Labor Unions Opposing Medicare for All?
Unions are reluctant to give up their strongest selling point: members' access to quality health care.
Chuck Schumer Refuses to Endorse Medicare for All
Schumer's refusal comes after a federal judge deemed the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.
Federal Court’s Affordable Care Act Ruling Bolsters Case for Medicare for All
The ongoing court battles over the law are likely to proceed eventually to the Supreme Court.
New Study Shows Medicare for All Would Save US $5.1 Trillion Over Ten Years
The most significant sources of savings would come in the areas of drug costs and administration.
As Health Care Costs Soar, Momentum Around Medicare for All Grows
Pressure is growing on the Democratic leadership to embrace Medicare for All.