J. Lester Feder

J. Lester Feder is a freelance journalist based in Washington, DC.

Healthcare Passes, But the Fight Goes On Healthcare Passes, But the Fight Goes On

Before the healthcare reform bill reaches President Obama's desk, here are the issues that are still worth fighting on to ensure reform helps as many Americans as possible.

Dec 24, 2009 / J. Lester Feder

Healthcare Pressure Points Healthcare Pressure Points

How do the House and Senate bills compare on affordability and enforceability?

Dec 22, 2009 / J. Lester Feder

Crafting Health Reform Crafting Health Reform

Healthcare reform is looking less like a fantasy and more like a probability--but we need to keep a close watch on affordability, financing and the public option.

Oct 21, 2009 / J. Lester Feder

Lowballing Health Reform Lowballing Health Reform

Progressives need to be as concerned about insurance coverage affordability as we are about a public option.

Sep 23, 2009 / J. Lester Feder

Healthcare: Heat Is On Healthcare: Heat Is On

Advocacy groups have helped to keep the public option on the negotiating table, but it may not remain in the final bill.

Jul 15, 2009 / J. Lester Feder

Healthcare Bottom Lines Healthcare Bottom Lines

A realistic public healthcare plan should rein in costs, fix uncompetitive markets and change the way medicine is practiced.

May 20, 2009 / J. Lester Feder

Fighting for Our Health Fighting for Our Health

Can Washington summon the will to cut costs, raise revenues and cover the uninsured?

Apr 8, 2009 / Feature / J. Lester Feder

Newark’s Great Green Hope Newark’s Great Green Hope

Even without an infusion of federal dollars, green jobs are becoming a reality in cities like Newark, New Jersey.

Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / J. Lester Feder

Wrong Prescription: McCain’s Healthcare Plan Wrong Prescription: McCain’s Healthcare Plan

McCain would encourage employers to cut coverage. No joke: that's his plan.

Oct 8, 2008 / Feature / J. Lester Feder

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