Blue Dog Daze Blue Dog Daze
Progressives must challenge the obstructionists in both parties who can't see which way the wind is blowing.
Aug 12, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors
Healthcare We Can Believe In Healthcare We Can Believe In
Polls show most Americans still want reform. But polls don't mean much politically if everyone stays quiet. Never mind wonkery--we need a movement.
Aug 12, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Your Questions About Health Care Reform Answered Your Questions About Health Care Reform Answered
Ok, so there's been a lot of misinformation about proposals to reform the health insurance industry and provide (near) universal coverage. Understandable! It's complicated stuff. H...
Aug 11, 2009 / Blog / Chris Hayes
A Rancid Deal with Big Pharma A Rancid Deal with Big Pharma
Did Obama sell out? If House Democrats don't insist on the government's prerogative to bargain for lower prices, reform is impossible.
Aug 6, 2009 / Editorial / William Greider
Is Bipartisanship Bad for Healthcare? Is Bipartisanship Bad for Healthcare?
The Nation's Chris Hayes points out that conservative senators have little reason to vote for a healthcare reform, and Republicans will run against the bill in 2010 no matter what.
Slide Show: Healthcare Reform Now Slide Show: Healthcare Reform Now
As Congress goes on recess, the battle to reform healthcare continues to heat up. Here is a look at the players and what is at stake.
Aug 5, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Bend It Like Obama? Bend It Like Obama?
With healthcare reform, the White House has transformed an intimate issue into a technical argument about long-term actuarial projections.
Jul 29, 2009 / Editorial / Chris Hayes
Bend It Like Obama? Bend It Like Obama?
The future of progressive politics and the nature of the American social contract, not to mention the lives and health of millions of our fellow citizens, are up for grabs.
Jul 28, 2009 / Editorial / Chris Hayes
Healthcare: Heat Is On Healthcare: Heat Is On
Advocacy groups have helped to keep the public option on the negotiating table, but it may not remain in the final bill.
Jul 15, 2009 / Editorial / J. Lester Feder
Sanders Schools McCain on Public Healthcare Sanders Schools McCain on Public Healthcare
Sen. Bernie Sanders says Congress should stop protecting the private healthcare industry and provide quality healthcare for all Americans.