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 )
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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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 )
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 )
Alex Lawson / Independent Media InstituteJan 17, 2020
As a senator of Delaware, he repeatedly tried to freeze federal spending. Democrats would be suicidal to nominate him against Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Jim Hightower / OtherWordsDec 16, 2019
A gaggle of don’t-rock-the-corporate-boat, fraidy-cat Democrats want progressives to back off big proposals, but they're not the only ones. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Jake Johnson / Common DreamsNov 29, 2019
Progressives blast the South Bend mayor's latest proposal to means-test higher education as "disingenuous" and downright reactionary. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Diane Archer / Independent Media InstituteOct 7, 2019
A new executive order calling for "market-based" pricing will eviscerate traditional Medicare and steer the public to for-profit plans. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR / The Associated PressSep 19, 2019
The House Speaker's proposal incorporates ideas from the Trump administration and from Republican and Democratic senators. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Thom Hartmann / Independent Media InstituteSep 17, 2019
A much bigger bribery scandal plays out every day in America—with nary a peep from the media. 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 )
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