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By Refusing to Surrender Our Humanity, We Are Still Able to Fight Back
Sarah Kendzior discusses the Trump administration’s politics of disposability and the movement towards authoritarianism.
Trump Signs Executive Order Delaying Negotiations for Prescription Drug Prices
One policy advocate described the move as “a total capitulation to the demands of drug corporation lobbyists.”
Millions of People Enrolled in Medicaid Mistakenly Believe They’re Uninsured
As Republicans push for cuts, some Americans don’t realize their health insurance is funded by that very program.
Medicare-Privatization Backer Dr. Oz’s Confirmation Stokes Fears for Health Care
Critics say that in addition to having significant conflicts of interest, Oz is now poised to help enact Trump's agenda.
Musk Suggests Billions in Cuts to Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare
The billionaire head of DOGE also baselessly suggested immigrants were being lured to the US by these programs.
What Did Big Pharma Execs Discuss at Mar-a-Lago? Progressives Want to Know.
The CEOs of Pfizer and Eli Lilly attended private dinners with Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The Southern Women Answering Medicare Help Calls Are Still Fighting for a Union
Federal call center workers continue their fight after the Biden administration dialed back support for it.
CBO Report Confirms Deep Cuts to Medicaid Are Required for House GOP Resolution
The analysis confirms that “Republicans are lying about their budget," said Rep. Brendan Boyle.
Hospitals Are Curtailing Gender-Affirming Care Beyond Scope Set by Trump’s Order
Even trans adults with private insurance are starting to face problems as hospitals indulge in anticipatory compliance.
Senate Republicans Signal Intent to Slash Medicaid Funding in Upcoming Budget
Republicans rejected a series of Democratic amendments aimed at preventing cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.