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Why the New Breast Cancer Guidelines Are Racist

Devona Walker, The Loop. November 23, 2009.
Black women get breast cancer at younger ages, but the new breast-cancer guidelines entirely ignore that fact. This is the very definition of institutionalized racism.

Lieberman's Latest B.S. Excuse for Opposing Health Reform

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 23, 2009.
Another month, another justification.

We Pay Sen. McCaskill $174,000 a Year for This Kind of Whining?

Natasha Chart, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. November 19, 2009.
Sen. McCaskill explains why the Senate can't be bothered to do anything about the climate bill.

An Open Letter to Harry Reid: Here's How to Cut Health Care Costs

Robert B. Reich, Robert Reich's Blog. November 17, 2009.
Nobody said this would be easy. But passing the health reform that America deserves involves a little political muscle.

Does Racism Drive Opposition to Health Reform?

Tom Jacobs, Miller-McCune.com. November 17, 2009.
In a recent study, prejudiced people were more likely to support the health plan when it was linked to Bill Clinton, than when it was linked to Obama.

How the Stupak Amendment Radically Undermines Women's Rights

Rachel Morris, Mother Jones Online. November 10, 2009.
Bart Stupak's last-minute amendment to the health care bill is even more dangerous than you think.

Will the Stupak Amendment Force Women Who've Miscarried to Lose Insurance Coverage?

Robin Marty, RH Reality Check AlterNet: PEEK. November 9, 2009.
I think so.

Why Won't the Democratic Leadership Punish Lieberman?

DavidNYC, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. November 6, 2009.
The Democratic leadership seems determined to keep Joe Lieberman in the fold -- so that he can depart from it whenever he pleases.

Olympia Snowe's Strange Definition of 'Mainstream'

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. November 5, 2009.
Sen. Snowe's opinions on health care policy have taken on quite a bit of significance in recent months. That's a shame.

Astroturf In Action: Right-Wing Billionaire David Koch Pays For 40 Buses To Haul In Protesters

Lee Fang, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. November 5, 2009.
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) worked closely with Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) to orchestrate the anti-health reform rally today.

Holocaust Imagery at Protest Organized by Michele Bachmann

Jed Lewison, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. November 5, 2009.
This image of Holocaust victims was on display at today's "House Call" protest organized by Bachmann and the Republican House Leadership.

McCain Adviser Who Attacked Dems' Health Reform Now Facing Insurance Nightmare

Igor Volsky, Think Progress AlterNet: Health and Wellness. November 2, 2009.
It's a sad irony.

The 2010 Reforms in the House Healthcare Reform Bill

mcjoan, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. October 29, 2009.
House leadership has released this fact sheet on the key elements of the House healthcare reform bill that will begin in 2010.

Joe Lieberman's B.S. Justifications for Opposing the Public Option

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. October 27, 2009.
Here's how Lieberman's B.S. has evolved.

List of 'Experts' Who Declared the Public Option Dead

brooklynbadboy, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. October 27, 2009.
A lot of misguided crystal balls in the Beltway.

Reid and Pelosi Have Delivered on the Public Option -- Now Let's Get This Done

Mike Lux, Open Left. October 27, 2009.
In the coming weeks we will have an all-out public war with the insurance industry. It will decide whether we pass comprehensive reform or once again fall short at the bitter end.

Holy Cow, Is Congress Getting Serious About Real Health Care Reform?

Peter Dreier, The Nation. October 26, 2009.
There is still no guarantee that a progressive bill will end up on Obama's desk. But the chorus in favor of the public option is getting louder.

Newt Gingrich Calls on Republicans to "Repeal" Health Reform if It Passes

Ben Armbruster, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. October 20, 2009.
The former house speaker may run into problems, given a new wave of support for the public option.

On the Brink of a Make-Or-Break Election, New Jersey Takes a Left Turn

John Nichols, The Nation. October 20, 2009.
There are lessons progressives can take away from John Corzine's campaign: alliances with women and labor movements are as essential as putting a human face on health reform.

Husband Joins Army So Cancer-Stricken Wife Can Get Health Care

Zaid Jilani, Think Progress AlterNet: World. October 20, 2009.
Bill Caudle was laid off from his job in March 2009, which resulted in his family losing their health care coverage.

Rahm Emanuel on Public Option: "It's Not the Defining Piece of Health Care"

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Media and Technology. October 19, 2009.
In multiple TV appearances on Sunday, the White House Chief of Staff reiterated that the public option is not mandatory.

Democrats Risk Electoral Disaster If They Drop the Public Option

Robert Parry, Consortium News. October 19, 2009.
The public option offers the only means for a reform to be quickly implemented and to demonstrate a beneficial effect for the people by 2010 and 2012.

Has Grassley Totally Lost It?

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. October 15, 2009.
Grassley appears to be offering at least tacit support for radical "Tenther" theories that insist that health care reform may be unconstitutional.

Joe Lieberman Is Obstructing Meaningful Health Reform: Time to Kick Him Off the Team

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. October 13, 2009.
Lieberman today told Don Imus that he wouldn't support the Baucus bill. So much for consensus.

Really Sick: If Your Partner Beats You, Insurance Companies Don't Have to Give You Coverage

Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health News. October 13, 2009.
Domestic abuse victims are twice-abused when insurance companies refuse them coverage.

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