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On AlterNet: healthcare

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "healthcare"

Right-Wingers Are No Longer the Problem; So-Called 'Moderates' Are

Right-Wingers Are No Longer the Problem; So-Called 'Moderates' Are

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Politics. June 29, 2009.
Wingnuttery is a tempting and easy target. But the political reality has changed. We need to change with it.

Obama to Extend Benefits to Unmarried Partners

Reuters June 16, 2009.
The move follows the Obama administration's new support of Defense of Marriage Act, which allows states not to recognize same-sex marriages.

Big Insurance Companies Are Sure to Fight Obama's Public Option

Big Insurance Companies Are Sure to Fight Obama's Public Option

Dean Baker, AlterNet. June 16, 2009.
Insurers don't want to compete with a well-run public plan. Let's hope they have to.

A Public Health Care Option Is Within Reach

A Public Health Care Option Is Within Reach

MoveOn.org, June 15, 2009.
It’s time for Americans to step up.

What Obama Does With U.S. Healthcare Could Make or Break His Presidency

What Obama Does With U.S. Healthcare Could Make or Break His Presidency

Michael Tomasky, Comment Is Free AlterNet: PEEK. June 15, 2009.
This will be a huge fight that will play out over the summer.

Demanding Justice for Murdered Immigrant Luis Ramirez Is AlterNet's Top Take Action Campaign of the Week

Demanding Justice for Murdered Immigrant Luis Ramirez Is AlterNet's Top Take Action Campaign of the Week

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. May 19, 2009.
Join us in urging Pa. Gov. Rendell to speak out about Luis Ramirez's tragic slaying.

Obama Does the 'Compromise' Dance With the GOP and Comes Up Short (Again)

Obama Does the 'Compromise' Dance With the GOP and Comes Up Short (Again)

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Health and Wellness. May 5, 2009.
Karen Tumulty shares an important anecdote about negations over health care reform.

Saving Death Row Inmate Troy Davis's Life Is AlterNet's Top Take Action Campaign of the Week

Saving Death Row Inmate Troy Davis's Life Is AlterNet's Top Take Action Campaign of the Week

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. May 5, 2009.
Troy Davis faces execution for murdering a police officer, despite that 7 out of 9 witnesses have recanted or contradicted their testimony.

It Is Damn Well Time to Shake Off the Bank Lobby

It Is Damn Well Time to Shake Off the Bank Lobby

Zach Carter, Media Consortium AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. April 17, 2009.
The banking lobby maintains a stranglehold on any realm of U.S. public policy it can loot for a profit.

Noam Chomsky: Workers Will Build the Recovery, Not Wall Street

Noam Chomsky: Workers Will Build the Recovery, Not Wall Street

Zach Carter, Media Consortium AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. March 31, 2009.
Workers' rights are a core issue for our democracy.

Not in Kansas Anymore: A Look at Obama's Sebelius Pick

Not in Kansas Anymore: A Look at Obama's Sebelius Pick

Lindsay Beyerstein, Media Consortium AlterNet: PEEK. March 6, 2009.
Two major nominations on Monday: Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for Secretary of Health and Human Services and Nancy-Ann DeParle for health czar.

Bank of America: Bad for America

Bank of America: Bad for America

ZP Heller, Brave New Films AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. January 15, 2009.
Squandering $25 billion in bailout bucks.

Union Ramps Up Massive Campaign to Keep Obama's Feet to the Fire

Union Ramps Up Massive Campaign to Keep Obama's Feet to the Fire

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. January 9, 2009.
The SEIU says it's making a big push and committing huge resources to work for the passage of key progressive measures to aid working families.

How to Provide Healthcare for All Kids

How to Provide Healthcare for All Kids

Donna Norton, Huffington Post. November 17, 2008.
Children are the least expensive population to insure -- there's no good reason why we can't cover all kids now.

I Want to Bail Out Health Care

I Want to Bail Out Health Care

Erikka Yancy, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. October 2, 2008.
Choosing to bail out children over corporations.

Insurance Industry Accesssing Consumer Databases to Run Health

Insurance Industry Accesssing Consumer Databases to Run Health "Credit" Checks

AlterNet Staff, The Washington Post AlterNet: PEEK. August 4, 2008.
Analyzing personal information in commercial databases is an industry that's poised to take off as we enter the age of electronic medical records.

Rethinking Afghanistan

Rethinking Afghanistan

Katrina Vanden Heuvel, The Nation AlterNet: War on Iraq. July 24, 2008.
Obama is showing sound thinking on Iraq, so why does he continue to talk abou tescalating the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan?

Inside USA: The Rural Frontline of the Healthcare Crisis

Inside USA: The Rural Frontline of the Healthcare Crisis

Brave New Films, Al Jazeera AlterNet: Video. July 21, 2008.
A harrowing look at some of the people affected most by our healthcare system.

Translating Our Bodies, Ourselves

Translating Our Bodies, Ourselves

Linda Gordon, The Nation. June 3, 2008.
As the feminist health manual goes global, translating it requires more than just changing the language.

Workers Sticking Together to Challenge Corporate Power

Dave Johnson, Huffington Post. May 12, 2008.
Security guards at Kaiser are supposed to be provided with health care after working for 90 days, but it turns out that many are not.

Straight Talk?  Not on Health Care

Straight Talk? Not on Health Care

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Health and Wellness. May 4, 2008.
John McCain can't stop lying about his opponents' health care plans.

Americans Have a God-Given Right to Take This Job and Shove It! [VIDEO]

Americans Have a God-Given Right to Take This Job and Shove It! [VIDEO]

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. April 19, 2008.
Ron Wyden's on-key.

In Med Schools, the Abortion Curriculum Has Left the Classroom

In Med Schools, the Abortion Curriculum Has Left the Classroom

Louisa Pyle, RH Reality Check. April 15, 2008.
In a sane world, abortion would be included in medical school curriculum where appropriate, just like any other common, safe procedure.

Beyond Abortion: Medical Injustice Should Be Our Focus

Beyond Abortion: Medical Injustice Should Be Our Focus

Jalan Washington, RH Reality Check. April 14, 2008.
Pro-choice doctors must address the socioeconomic realities patients face, and respond to the full range of individuals' reproductive health needs.

Rethinking the AIDS Emergency and the U.S. Response

Rethinking the AIDS Emergency and the U.S. Response

Beth Fredrick, AlterNet. April 7, 2008.
The President's AIDS policy may be well-intentioned, but it fails to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for the people who need it.