Time for Our Second Bill of Rights

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Dec 2, 2009 In his powerful new book, “The Healing of America,” T.R. Reid asks, “Which inequalities will society tolerate? Is it acceptable that some people are left to die because they can’t see a doctor when they get sick? That question encompasses a more basic question: Is health care a human right?” It will be a historic moment when the federal government begins to accept responsibility for all Americans’ health. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Like It or Not, Health Care Mandate Is Constitutional

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Nov 25, 2009 Law students may debate whether Congress has the right to mandate health insurance, but in the real world, it's not a big worry. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: The Geithner-Summers Backlash; Is Palin Dangerous?

Staff / Truthdig Nov 21, 2009 At long last, it seems that members of Congress, of left- and right-leaning persuasions alike, are harboring serious doubts about a couple of key players on President Barack Obama's economic task force. The right-leaning Tony Blankley thinks that this signals the cyclical, and helpful, breakdown of hyper-partisanship on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, Robert Scheer thinks Sarah Palin is still scary. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Reid Readies for Health Care Rumble

Staff / Truthdig Nov 19, 2009 With the threat of a Republican-led filibuster looming large, Majority Leader Harry Reid is faced with the unenviable task of ushering the Senate's version of the health care reform bill through his congressional chamber. On Wednesday, Reid started his woo-a-thon with an only slightly easier audience: moderate Democrats. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Missed Me

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Bill Clinton Urges Senate Dems to Support Health Care Reform

Staff / Truthdig Nov 11, 2009 Arguing that "the worst thing to do is nothing," former President Bill Clinton rounded up Senate Democrats for a talking-to about their upcoming vote on the health care reform legislation passed by the House of Representatives last weekend. Clinton emphasized the need for action and reminded his audience that "there is no perfect bill." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Daily Show’: The Men Who Stare at Votes

Staff / Truthdig Nov 11, 2009 We all saw the shenanigans that transpired outside the Capitol during last Thursday's wingnut clusterf "House Call" health care rally organized by the certifiable Rep Michele Bachmann, but the freak show from the inner chambers of Congress was even better in the final lead-up to Saturday's House vote on health care reform legislation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dems Make Final Push for Health Bill Votes

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2009 By Friday evening, it wasn't clear whether Saturday's scheduled vote on the famous health care reform bill would happen on time in the House of Representatives, but Democrats were busy wooing any remaining potential supporters among their congressional ranks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: GOP Scores; Unemployment Up; Fort Hood Fallout

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2009 Unemployment reaches 10.2 percent -- do we need a bigger stimulus? What do the GOP victories in Virginia and New Jersey mean for both parties? Will the House’s historic health care bill pass, and, if so, why wait till 2013 to implement it? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Carly Fiorina Taking On Barbara Boxer for Senate Seat

Staff / Truthdig Nov 5, 2009 She admits she hasn't always been a true believer in our country's electoral system, but former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina is now hoping to become a major player in the U.S. political arena by challenging longtime California Sen. Barbara Boxer for her congressional seat in 2010. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Spending for America; Clinton’s Pakistan Gamble

Staff / Truthdig Oct 31, 2009 Consumer spending drives the real economy, and it has taken a plunge. Did we save the banks at the expense of the people? Also this week: The health care reform bill finally appears on the scene, and Hillary Clinton attempts a precarious balancing act in Pakistan -- are either of these developments successful? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Boehner Decries Health Bill as ‘Government Takeover’

Staff / Truthdig Oct 30, 2009 Thursday's mass display of Democratic delight over the newly introduced health care reform mega-measure was countered by the sober declaration, courtesy of House Minority Leader John Boehner, that what we have here is "a bill that really is a government takeover of the health care system." Sigh. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )