health care

Nurses kick off economic education drive

June 10, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

National Nurses United says they will speak out about income and economic inequality and its impact on themselves and their patients - and get the rest of the country to do so, too.

Hospital ERs at market’s mercy

June 8, 2011

I've long been a firm believer in public health care for all. Why not? We've had hugely successful Social Security and Medicare for decades.

Nurses score wins for unions and patients

May 31, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Emphasizing that short-staffing harms patients, the National Nurses Union racked up a big contract win at the D.C. area's largest hospital, the Washington Hospital Center.

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.