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 )
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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 )
Ralph Nader / Common DreamsDec 23, 2019
In its rush to prevent a government shutdown, the opposition has approved billions for a border wall and more. We all deserve better. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Maya Miller and Beena Raghavendran / ProPublicaSep 13, 2019
Low-income patients are overcoming stigmas about poverty to speak out about nonprofit hospitals that sue them. Officials are noticing. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
LINDSAY WHITEHURST and DAVID CRARY / The Associated PressAug 22, 2019
Clinics in several states charge new fees, tap reserves and intensify fundraising in wake of abortion dispute with Trump administration. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
COLLEEN LONG / The Associated PressAug 12, 2019
A new initiative would allow the government to consider such factors as education, household income and health when granting legal status. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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