Ralph Nader: How corporate pow...

Oct 27, 2019 by

The lawmakers are doing it. The candidates are doing it. The mass media are doing it. All are excluding from their arenas the leading citizen groups as never before, since the early nineteen sixties. The nonprofit national advocacy/research organizations that led the way for social reforms are being shut out of the political process.

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How the US could afford ‘Medic...

Oct 9, 2019 by

Health care is Americans’ number-one priority, based on recent polls, so it’s no wonder it’s been a hot topic in the Democratic primary.

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New Medicare for All Act sets ...

Feb 28, 2019 by

“This Medicare for All bill really makes it clear what we mean when we say ‘Medicare for All.’”

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How to build a Medicare-for-al...

Jan 28, 2019 by

Jacob Hacker explains Medicare for America.

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Why Down Under Comes Out on To...

Aug 11, 2017 by

[Translate] An Australian journalist wonders why Americans aren’t more upset about their lackluster health care. By Christine...

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Bill Moyers on NPR’s ‘Fresh Ai...

Aug 4, 2017 by

[Translate] For the Record Listen to the full interview with Terry Gross. billmoyers.com Earlier this week, Bill Moyers penned an...

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NOW’S THE TIME FOR MEDIC...

Jul 2, 2017 by

[Translate] By Robert Reich / RobertReich.org As Republicans in Congress move to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Democrats are moving...

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DESCENT INTO SECRECY: SENATE H...

Jun 18, 2017 by

[Translate] Democracy & Government In three decades of reporting, veteran health care reporter Julie Rovner has had a front-row...

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IS HEALTH CARE “THE MILI...

May 23, 2017 by

[Translate]   401(K) 2012 / CC BY-SA 2.0 American corporations would benefit from single-payer health care, so why do so few...

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50 Terrible Ideas That Could B...

May 21, 2017 by

[Translate] Election 2016 The Republican Party platform lays out an agenda that could sail through Congress. By Steven Rosenfeld /...

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WE HAVE THE CHANCE NOW TO GO B...

Mar 23, 2017 by

[Translate]  By LeeAnn Hall, Campaign for America’s Future VIA TRUTHOUT.ORG    (Photo: Sasint) Update: On Thursday afternoon,...

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BREAKING: AARP PRESIDENT ISSUE...

Feb 14, 2017 by

[Translate] The Republican Party, and specifically Paul Ryan have no respect for seniors who helped this great country. Ryan and his...

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Robert Reich: The 3 Big Reason...

Jan 8, 2017 by

[Translate] Personal Health Without Obamacare, Republicans are left with zilch. By Robert Reich / Robert Reich’s Blog US...

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GINGRICH BRAGS THAT REPUBLICAN...

Dec 14, 2016 by

[Translate] It’s a “great effort to break out of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt model.” THINK PROGRESS CREDIT: AP Photo “Every...

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GOP SUDDENLY A WEE BIT NERVOUS...

Dec 2, 2016 by

[Translate] Election 2016 Chuck Schumer: “We say to our Republicans who want to privatize Medicare, we say: go try it. Make our...

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FEDS ALLEGE $900 MILLION IN FA...

Jun 23, 2016 by

[Translate] Wonkblog   THE WASHINGTON POST By Carolyn Y. Johnson and Matt Zapotosky THE WASHINGTON POST   Attorney General...

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DRUG MAKERS SPEND BIG TO FIGHT...

Apr 25, 2016 by

[Translate]   By William D. Cohan GettyImages-56616392.jpg | Getty The industry is expected to pour $100 million into an effort...

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10 Reasons Why Homelessness Is...

Apr 16, 2016 by

[Translate] Economy More Americans living in major cities are precariously close to homelessness. By Alex Henderson / AlterNet Photo...

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FIVE (OF THE MANY) WAYS THIS G...

Mar 24, 2016 by

[Translate] AMERICANS FOR A SAFE FUTURE Isaiah J. Poole Jasmine Tucker, senior research analyst at the National Priorities Project,...

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YOUR DOCTOR IS RIPPING YOU OFF...

Mar 22, 2016 by

[Translate] Investigation finds the more cash a physician receives from Big Pharma, the more expensive his or her prescriptions VIDEO...

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FIVE MYTHS ABOUT THE KOCH BROT...

Mar 10, 2016 by

[Translate] Money & Politics Democratic reformers need to know exactly what they are up against — now and likely for years to...

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THE POPULIST AGENDA IS AN ELEC...

Sep 1, 2015 by

[Translate]   Terrance Heath  AMERICANS FOR A SAFE FUTURE Whether you believe Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is an “electable”...

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Shock: Congress Plots to Pay f...

May 27, 2015 by

[Translate] News & Politics It’s a move that will result in deaths. By Gaius Publius / AlterNet It just doesn’t get...

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How to demolish the oligarchy ...

Apr 24, 2015 by

[Translate]  (Credit: CURAphotography via Shutterstock/Salon) Michael Lind   SALON.COM     “Equal rights for all, special...

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The GOP Is Promoting War With ...

Mar 21, 2015 by

[Translate] By Bill Boyarsky   TRUTHDIG   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, online center, reaches to shake hands with House...

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