Health insurance

Ralph Northam addresses pro-Medicaid rally

Virginians Want a Medicaid Expansion. Will the Legislature Deliver? Virginians Want a Medicaid Expansion. Will the Legislature Deliver?

In every legislative district in the state, voters want to see expanded coverage.

Apr 18, 2018 / Sean McElwee, Colin McAuliffe, and Avery Wendell

America Is a Dangerous Place to Be a Kid

America Is a Dangerous Place to Be a Kid America Is a Dangerous Place to Be a Kid

An analysis of OECD countries unmasks the ways America is failing its youth.

Apr 12, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Steven Cohen

Is This Hedge-Fund Titan Greasing the Levers for Privatizing the Veterans Health Administration? Is This Hedge-Fund Titan Greasing the Levers for Privatizing the Veterans Health Administration?

Billionaire Steven A. Cohen funds an expanding network of private clinics for veterans—and he’s personally hired five lobbyists in Washington.

Apr 11, 2018 / Jasper Craven and Suzanne Gordon

West Virginia teachers strike

Open Letter to the State of West Virginia From Its Students Open Letter to the State of West Virginia From Its Students

We understand that this strike is not just a day off from school for us; it is not about pay, it’s about what’s right.

Feb 23, 2018 / StudentNation / StudentNation

MuslimBan protest

How the Courts Have Stymied Trump How the Courts Have Stymied Trump

Along with citizen activism, they have proven to be an important safeguard of constitutional liberty—but the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.

Jan 30, 2018 / David Cole

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With a Shutdown Surrender, Democrats Left Millions of People Behind With a Shutdown Surrender, Democrats Left Millions of People Behind

Community health centers that serve millions are in serious danger.

Jan 23, 2018 / David Dayen

Norwegians for DACA

If Republicans Knew the Truth About Norway, They’d Be Clamoring to Build a Second Wall If Republicans Knew the Truth About Norway, They’d Be Clamoring to Build a Second Wall

A mass of Norwegian immigrants would pose a genuine threat to Donald Trump’s America.

Jan 23, 2018 / Ann Jones

The Medicaid Work Requirements Could Make it Impossible to Qualify for Medicaid in Most States

The Medicaid Work Requirements Could Make it Impossible to Qualify for Medicaid in Most States The Medicaid Work Requirements Could Make it Impossible to Qualify for Medicaid in Most States

In all but five states, a minimum-wage worker abiding by the Trump administration’s proposed work requirements would earn too much to qualify for Medicaid.

Jan 18, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Ady Barkan DACA Protest

The Health-Care Industry Is Sick The Health-Care Industry Is Sick

My insurer denied me coverage for a breathing machine and revealed the flaws of the for-profit health-care system.

Jan 16, 2018 / Ady Barkan

Eli Lilly & Co.

Oppose Alex Azar, President Trump’s Pick for Health and Human Services Secretary Oppose Alex Azar, President Trump’s Pick for Health and Human Services Secretary

While he was at Eli Lilly, the company more than tripled the price of its best-selling insulin.

Nov 22, 2017 / NationAction

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