health care

Bolivia introduces health care for all

March 4, 2019 By Morning Star

Under the presidency of Morales, Bolivia is the Latin American country that has done the most to reduce levels of extreme poverty.

With wide backing, progressive lawmakers formally unveil Medicare For All

February 27, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

With wide backing from unions and citizens groups, and majority public support, the House Progressive Caucus formally unveiled its comprehensive Medicare For All legislation.

The workers who will lose their jobs under Medicare for All

February 25, 2019 By Jack Metzgar

There is no greater downside to Medicare for All than the 1.8 million jobs it will eliminate in the insurance industry and in health providers’ offices.

New California governor calls for housing, health care for all

February 13, 2019 By Marilyn Bechtel

Governor Gavin Newsom continued the emphasis on “real people and real people’s lives” that characterized the budget proposals he outlined last month and made clear his state will continue to be a mainstay in opposing the...

Immigrant rights advocates urge comments against proposed ‘public charge’ rule

November 20, 2018 By Marilyn Bechtel

A broad coalition of organizations is stepping up its work to mobilize public comment opposing a rule change proposed by the Trump administration.