health care

Striking Univ. of California patient care workers rally with supporters across the state

October 26, 2018 By Marilyn Bechtel

The patient care workers were joined in a sympathy strike by nearly 10,000 UC service workers and 15,000 research, technical, and health care professionals.

Wisconsin’s Sen. Baldwin gets strong backing of Emily’s List

September 12, 2018 By Dominique Paul Noth

Despite a welter of political topics and local pocketbook concerns from the voters, “health care is what I hear about most,” said Baldwin.

California battles GOP assault on Affordable Care Act

July 26, 2018 By Marilyn Bechtel

Ever since the Affordable Care Act came fully into effect in 2014, California has been a leader in making affordable health care available to millions in the state.

‘Profit has no place’: Lawmakers accelerate Medicare for All push

July 24, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

If the people lead, eventually the leaders will follow.

This week in history: Dr. Joycelyn Elders testifies to Congress

July 23, 2018 By Special to People’s World

Twenty-five years ago, on July 23, 1993, President Bill Clinton’s nominee as 15th Surgeon General of the United States, Joycelyn Elders, testified at a Congressional confirmation hearing and openly affirmed her belief in factual sex education...