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
An analysis of OECD countries unmasks the ways America is failing its youth.
Apr 12, 2018 / Michelle Chen
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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