Natalie Shure

Natalie Shure is a writer whose work focuses on health, history, and politics.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed

‘Opponents of Medicare for All Are Deathly Afraid’ ‘Opponents of Medicare for All Are Deathly Afraid’

We talked to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed about M4A and building a movement in the wake of Biden’s victory.

Mar 1, 2021 / Back Page / Natalie Shure

Medicare for All rally

Before Forcing the Vote on Medicare for All, We Must Build Power Before Forcing the Vote on Medicare for All, We Must Build Power

Overcoming the ruthless opposition of the health care industry will take a mass movement.

Feb 23, 2021 / Editorial / Natalie Shure

stanford residents

What’s Keeping the Vaccine From Getting to Those Who Need it Most? What’s Keeping the Vaccine From Getting to Those Who Need it Most?

It’s not just a medical question; it’s a political issue.

Feb 3, 2021 / Natalie Shure

Insulin

When You Have Diabetes, Even a Routine Police Encounter Can Turn Fatal When You Have Diabetes, Even a Routine Police Encounter Can Turn Fatal

Diabetics are often denied necessary care in police custody, leading to life-threatening complications and even death.

Aug 3, 2020 / Natalie Shure

People wearing masks stand in line before entering a testing site at Elmhurst Hospital

You Can’t Police Your Way to Public Health You Can’t Police Your Way to Public Health

Criminalizing social-distancing violations threatens the very communities most vulnerable to the pandemic.

Apr 15, 2020 / no-paywall / Natalie Shure

Glenn and Tracy McCarthy in their home with a pile of medical bills

Medical Bills Are Their Own Trauma Medical Bills Are Their Own Trauma

The administrative burden placed on patients has been ignored for far too long.

Mar 20, 2020 / Column / Natalie Shure

Wayfair Walkout

Wayfair Workers Walk Out Wayfair Workers Walk Out

Their action showed how workers can wield their collective power to fight injustice outside of the workplace itself. 

Jun 28, 2019 / Natalie Shure

No Public Restrooms Sign

The Politics of Going to the Bathroom The Politics of Going to the Bathroom

Access to adequate restrooms is a fundamental necessity for everyone, but it’s harder to come by the less structural power you have.

May 23, 2019 / Natalie Shure

senior citizens supporting Medicare at the 1964 Democratic National Convention

How Medicare Was Won How Medicare Was Won

The history of the fight for single-payer health care for the elderly and poor should inform today's movement to win for Medicare for All.

Aug 6, 2018 / Natalie Shure

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