Health & Wellness

Americans with Health Insurance Still Can’t Afford Many Treatments

Mark Kreidler / Capital & Main Aug 1, 2023 Health insurance CEOs pocket millions while Americans citizens with insurance forgo treatment because they can’t pay the out-of-pocket. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

No Affordable Drugs

Monte Wolverton Jun 19, 2023 Dig deeper

Politics

Summer Lee and Maxwell Frost Among New Progressive Champions Heading to U.S. House

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Nov 10, 2022 A number of newly elected progressives from across the country are poised to join the "Squad" of left-wing champions in the U.S. House following Tuesday's midterm elections. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Progressives Warn Biden Is Anything but a Safe Choice

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Mar 10, 2020 As voters head to the polls, Naomi Klein argues that Democrats can't afford to nominate a candidate committed to preserving the status quo. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

It’s Medicare or Coronavirus-for-All

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Mar 5, 2020 COVID-19 doesn't care if you're wealthy or poor. Only a single-payer system can ensure that all Americans get the treatment they need. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Coronavirus Testing Costs Spark Calls for Full Government Coverage

By Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Mar 2, 2020 Reports detail how Americans have been saddled with exorbitant bills following medical evaluations in the effort to contain the virus. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Real Super Tuesday Calls for a Strong Progressive Media

Sonali Kolhatkar and Norman Solomon / Truthdig Feb 27, 2020 Here’s how to effectively counteract the forces of corporate capitalism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Naked Fearmongering at the New York Times

Dean Baker / FAIR Feb 26, 2020 Rather than provide context for the tax proposals of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, the paper of record fixates on large numbers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: America Can’t Afford Not to Elect Sanders or Warren

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 25, 2020 Climate change, inequality and our broken health care system pose unprecedented challenges. Only two candidates are prepared to meet them. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pete Buttigieg’s Vile Turn as the Anti-Sanders Candidate

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Feb 24, 2020 With deep ties to corporate America, South Bend's former mayor has dedicated his campaign to taking down the democratic socialist. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The U.S. Health Care System Is a Case of Mass Malpractice

Jim Hightower / OtherWords Feb 24, 2020 Profit-seeking monopolists are working overtime to defend our corporate-run system, but most of us know exactly what they're about by now. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Latinx Vote Might Carry ‘Tío Bernie’ to Victory

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Feb 22, 2020 Sanders is winning over the nation’s largest minority voting bloc — and that could make the difference in Nevada and beyond. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )