TD Column

Slashed Subsidies and the Single-Payer Solution

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Jan 26, 2026 After decades of selling defeatism disguised as pragmatism, it’s time for Democrats to embrace "Medicare for All" — and confront the forces standing in the way. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

TD Column

Revive the Call for Medicare for All

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Nov 20, 2025 The GOP critique of the ACA is disingenuous, but it’s an opening for Democrats to push for taking “fat cat insurance companies” out of the equation for good. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

Average Family Job-Based Health Insurance Coverage Hits $27K

Phil Galewitz / KFF Health News Oct 22, 2025 2025 marked the first time in two decades that the annual cost of covering a family of four rose by 6% or more for three consecutive years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Health & Wellness

Americans with Health Insurance Still Can’t Afford Many Treatments

Mark Kreidler / Capital & Main Aug 1, 2023 Health insurance CEOs pocket millions while Americans citizens with insurance forgo treatment because they can’t pay the out-of-pocket. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

No Affordable Drugs

Monte Wolverton Jun 19, 2023 Dig deeper

Politics

Summer Lee and Maxwell Frost Among New Progressive Champions Heading to U.S. House

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Nov 10, 2022 A number of newly elected progressives from across the country are poised to join the "Squad" of left-wing champions in the U.S. House following Tuesday's midterm elections. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Progressives Warn Biden Is Anything but a Safe Choice

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Mar 10, 2020 As voters head to the polls, Naomi Klein argues that Democrats can't afford to nominate a candidate committed to preserving the status quo. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

It’s Medicare or Coronavirus-for-All

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Mar 5, 2020 COVID-19 doesn't care if you're wealthy or poor. Only a single-payer system can ensure that all Americans get the treatment they need. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Coronavirus Testing Costs Spark Calls for Full Government Coverage

By Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Mar 2, 2020 Reports detail how Americans have been saddled with exorbitant bills following medical evaluations in the effort to contain the virus. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Real Super Tuesday Calls for a Strong Progressive Media

Sonali Kolhatkar and Norman Solomon / Truthdig Feb 27, 2020 Here’s how to effectively counteract the forces of corporate capitalism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Naked Fearmongering at the New York Times

Dean Baker / FAIR Feb 26, 2020 Rather than provide context for the tax proposals of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, the paper of record fixates on large numbers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: America Can’t Afford Not to Elect Sanders or Warren

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 25, 2020 Climate change, inequality and our broken health care system pose unprecedented challenges. Only two candidates are prepared to meet them. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )