Why Women Need Healthcare Reform Why Women Need Healthcare Reform
Under the current healthcare system, many women have become a medical underclass. So why do so many oppose a healthcare overhaul?
Aug 21, 2009 / Feature / Sharon Lerner
Gun-Toting Town Hall Tactics Gun-Toting Town Hall Tactics
Americans who've been bringing guns to public meetings about healthcare reform are really just responding to a media-wide casting call for crazies.
Aug 21, 2009 / Dan Bischoff
The Healthcare Debate Is Like Crossing Mountains The Healthcare Debate Is Like Crossing Mountains
The Nation's Chris Hayes talks about the difficulty of achieving progressives' goals in today's highly charged political climate.
Aug 20, 2009 / Sum of Change
Squandered Opportunity Squandered Opportunity
After a brilliant beginning, President Obama appears to be abandoning his principles on healthcare by hedging on a public option. What should disappointed Democrats do?
Aug 17, 2009 / William Greider
What Is the Public Option? What Is the Public Option?
The Nation's Chris Hayes explains the proposed healthcare reforms as part of a panel discussion at the Netroots Nation conference.
Aug 17, 2009 / Sum of Change
Sanders: Lies, Fibs and Anti-Reformers Sanders: Lies, Fibs and Anti-Reformers
Since many Americans are misinformed about the opportunities a healthcare reform will bring, Sen. Bernie Sanders tries to expose the lies surrounding the bill.
Aug 14, 2009 / Brave New Films
Blue Dog Daze Blue Dog Daze
Progressives must challenge the obstructionists in both parties who can't see which way the wind is blowing.
Aug 12, 2009 / The Editors
Healthcare We Can Believe In Healthcare We Can Believe In
Polls show most Americans still want reform. But polls don't mean much politically if everyone stays quiet. Never mind wonkery--we need a movement.
Aug 12, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Your Questions About Health Care Reform Answered Your Questions About Health Care Reform Answered
Ok, so there's been a lot of misinformation about proposals to reform the health insurance industry and provide (near) universal coverage. Understandable! It's complicated stuff. H...
Aug 11, 2009 / Chris Hayes
A Rancid Deal with Big Pharma A Rancid Deal with Big Pharma
Did Obama sell out? If House Democrats don't insist on the government's prerogative to bargain for lower prices, reform is impossible.
Aug 6, 2009 / William Greider