Jake Johnson / Common DreamsNov 9, 2022
Defying their right-wing political leaders, South Dakota voters approved a constitutional amendment to expand the state's Medicaid program. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Eoin Higgins / Common DreamsMar 3, 2020
In an open letter, National Nurses United members call on the federal government to increase screenings, make vaccines free and more. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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MARK SHERMAN / The Associated PressMar 2, 2020
Its decision on an appeal of a lower-court ruling declaring part of the statute unconstitutional is unlikely to come before the election. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
ANITA SNOW / The Associated PressFeb 24, 2020
Droves of immigrants, including citizens and legal residents, drop social services out of fear they will be kicked out of the U.S. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Amy Goodman and Denis MoynihanFeb 20, 2020
"People with low or moderate incomes do not get the same medical attention as those with high incomes." President Harry Truman in 1945. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Jake Johnson / Common DreamsFeb 13, 2020
After approving trillions in tax cuts for the rich, the president takes action to "keep the nation on a fiscally sustainable course." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Jill Richardson / OtherWordsFeb 11, 2020
You might have missed it amid the impeachment coverage, but the president is reintroducing catastrophic Reagan-era disability cuts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
ANDREW TAYLOR / The Associated PressFeb 10, 2020
The $4.8 trillion election year plan recycles cuts to food stamps and Medicaid, but leaves Social Security and Medicare benefits untouched. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Julia Conley / Common DreamsFeb 10, 2020
The former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, draws fire for claiming it's "not fashionable in progressive circles" to talk about the deficit. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Jake Johnson / Common DreamsJan 30, 2020
"Trump wants to destroy Medicaid while claiming to save it," tweeted Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr., following the White House's announcement. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Bill Boyarsky / TruthdigJan 7, 2020
The benefits of such a plan far outweigh the costs to the uppermost strata of American taxpayers. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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