Health Care

Single-Payer Will Come Out on Top Single-Payer Will Come Out on Top

With the public dialogue deteriorating, we should affirm that we can get better healthcare by sticking together to support single payer

Aug 24, 2009 / Joanne Landy and Laura S. Boylan MD

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

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