Our President, the Little Big Man Our President, the Little Big Man
From his proposals on health care, to his tax plan, to his border wall, Trump is symptomatic of the nation he now “leads.”
May 31, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt
Will the Republican Health-Care Debacle Pave the Way for ‘Medicare for All’? Will the Republican Health-Care Debacle Pave the Way for ‘Medicare for All’?
Only if progressives force the debate.
May 25, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
More Proof Republicans Are Just Lying About Trumpcare More Proof Republicans Are Just Lying About Trumpcare
A long-awaited analysis from the Congressional Budget Office confirms that the GOP’s health-care bill punishes people with preexisting conditions.
May 25, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter
Trump Escalates the War on Women Trump Escalates the War on Women
Reproductive rights are not merely a women’s health issue—they are an essential component of economic health and security as well.
May 23, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why Won’t More American Corporations Support Single-Payer Health Care? Why Won’t More American Corporations Support Single-Payer Health Care?
Warren Buffett is rare among CEOs in publicly recognizing the economic benefits of Medicare for All.
May 22, 2017 / Helaine Olen
Why Are Canada’s Prescription Drugs So Much Cheaper Than Ours? Why Are Canada’s Prescription Drugs So Much Cheaper Than Ours?
US drug prices are out of control—Bernie Sanders wants to change that.
May 18, 2017 / Michelle Chen
The Republican Health-Care Bill The Republican Health-Care Bill
They needed a triumph the White House could share, No matter how many it left without care. They managed to clear a congressional clot, But “First, do no harm” was what they forgot…
May 18, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
How the ‘Populist’ President is Creating an Aristocracy How the ‘Populist’ President is Creating an Aristocracy
Not quite what voters expected.
May 18, 2017 / Mike Konczal
Can Senator Jeff Merkley Help Democrats Reclaim the Health-Care Narrative? Can Senator Jeff Merkley Help Democrats Reclaim the Health-Care Narrative?
The soft-spoken Oregonian is a relentless legislator and a staunch progressive—and his rise comes at a crucial time.
May 16, 2017 / Feature / Zoë Carpenter
Donald Trump Is Waging a War on Workers Donald Trump Is Waging a War on Workers
On almost every measure, Trump is making life worse for the working class.
May 12, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage