health care

Single-payer bill introduced in Congress

May 12, 2011 By Blake Skylar

The U.S. is one of the few nations in the industrialized world that do not guarantee health care.

GOP reps run from voters on Social Security, Medicare

April 28, 2011 By John Wojcik

Facing voter anger, Republican lawmakers across the country are screening questions at town hall meetings, holding "invitation only" gatherings, or deciding not to hold meetings at all.

Vermont single-payer fight lights a path

April 27, 2011 By John Case

Vermont's state Senate on Monday spotlighted how progressives can use the Affordable Health Care Act to introduce single-payer health care in states across the country.

Congressional Black Caucus would boost social programs & revenue

April 19, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Continuing a 30-year-long tradition, the Congressional Black Caucus April 14 presented its alternative budget for fiscal 2012 to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Rally marks first birthday for Obama health care law

March 24, 2011 By Teresa Albano

Chicago-area residents celebrated the one year anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act by President Obama, March 23, with stories of how the law helped them obtain affordable and quality health care.