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
Is Bipartisanship Bad for Healthcare? Is Bipartisanship Bad for Healthcare?
The Nation's Chris Hayes points out that conservative senators have little reason to vote for a healthcare reform, and Republicans will run against the bill in 2010 no matter what.
Aug 6, 2009 / Countdown
Slide Show: Healthcare Reform Now Slide Show: Healthcare Reform Now
As Congress goes on recess, the battle to reform healthcare continues to heat up. Here is a look at the players and what is at stake.
Aug 5, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Bend It Like Obama? Bend It Like Obama?
With healthcare reform, the White House has transformed an intimate issue into a technical argument about long-term actuarial projections.
Jul 29, 2009 / Chris Hayes
Bend It Like Obama? Bend It Like Obama?
The future of progressive politics and the nature of the American social contract, not to mention the lives and health of millions of our fellow citizens, are up for grabs.
Jul 28, 2009 / Chris Hayes
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
Sanders Schools McCain on Public Healthcare Sanders Schools McCain on Public Healthcare
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Congress should stop protecting the private healthcare industry and provide quality healthcare for all Americans.
Jul 14, 2009 / YouTube
Max Baucus’s Party? Max Baucus’s Party?
The Republicans may now be "the party of no," but it remains to be seen who exactly the Democrats are.
Jul 10, 2009 / Greg Kaufmann
What Will Healthcare Reform Really Cost? What Will Healthcare Reform Really Cost?
Healthcare as we know it is a serious burden on the national economy. Is Congress willing to make the necessary changes to overhaul the system?
Jul 8, 2009 / GRITtv
Public Option Now! Public Option Now!
Getting a Medicare-style public plan as part of healthcare reform is a winnable fight.
Jul 1, 2009 / The Editors