health care

Farmers union urges senators to back public option

December 1, 2009 By Tim Wheeler

The National Farmers Union joined the fight for health reform Thanksgiving weekend with a reminder to wavering farm-belt senators.

Senate begins health reform debate, women plan protest

November 30, 2009 By Tim Wheeler

As the Senate opened debate on health reform, the women's equality movement scheduled a "Day of Action" on Capitol Hill for Wednesday Dec. 2.

Thanksgiving in troubled times

November 25, 2009 By PW Editorial Board

Food, family, traffic jams, thankfulness - all are part of Thanksgiving, but, especially this year, there is more.

Clergy deliver prayers to Sen. Joe Lieberman

November 25, 2009 By Tom Connolly

An interfaith group of clergy and supporters rallied at Sen. Joe Lieberman's Hartford office Tuesday to present hundreds of personal prayers in support of health care reform.

New mammogram guidelines: What’s a woman to do?

November 24, 2009 By Diane Mohney

New guidelines have turned life upside down for women used to having a mammogram and breast examination every year starting at age 40, and doing monthly self-examinations.