Three Approaches to Healthcare Policy: A GlossaryHealthcare is one of the top issues on the minds of the American people, yet many are misinformed about policy packages that could provide it. During both the 2016 and 2020 primaries, multiple versions of what was called “Medicare for All” were… May 31 24May 31, 2024Article at Real Progressives
Student Debt: Derailing LivesWe are careening into a bloodbath in the United States. This is not hyperbole. The despair and suffering of the working class, the regular people in the United States is on the verge of running over. Why, you ask? It’s simple: After roughly four… Oct 02 23October 02, 2023Article at Real Progressives
Countering the Debt Ceiling MadnessIf you’ve been watching the news, you’ll have noticed that the narrative of the moment is the debt ceiling. From the mainstream media to the independent, media outlets are discussing the debt ceiling using the exact same status quo narrative of… May 26 23May 26, 2023Article at Real Progressives
Fact-checking Biden’s Inflation RemarksOn October 21st, 2022, President Biden made an address in the Roosevelt Room regarding his administration’s historic deficit reduction. “THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I ran for President to rebuild the backbone of the middle class — this country —… Nov 08 22November 08, 2022Article at Real Progressives
CalCare’s Failure is a Teachable MomentThe recent failure of California’s statewide single-payer healthcare bill AB 1400, referred to as CalCare, highlights the need for a new strategy for those who support healthcare for all. In my time as a journalist, I’ve interviewed many people, both… Mar 06 22March 06, 2022Article at Real Progressives
Utah Lawmakers Look to Legalize Youth Trans AbuseOn February 25th, 2022, hundreds gathered at the Utah State Capitol in protest against H.B. 11 Student Eligibility in Interscholastic Activities and H.B. 127 Medical Practice Amendments, Utah’s most recent attempts at violently transphobic… Mar 04 22March 04, 2022Article at Real Progressives
Exploitation of Americans by the Prison Industrial ComplexTo better understand what incarcerated people face, a handful of people with relevant experiences were interviewed to shed a light on the experience of incarcerated people (aka prisoners) in the United States. The first interview was with Natalie… Aug 19 21August 19, 2021Article at Real Progressives
Dynamics of Labor in The Covid EraIn all the coverage of the labor shortage by mainstream, corporate media, the human element of the power dynamics of waged labor in the COVID-era has steadily been missing from popular analysis. In order to dispel the sensationalism and get an idea… Jul 12 21July 12, 2021Article at Real Progressives
Issues Related to State-Based ‘Single-Payer’ HealthcareIn case you haven’t heard, there’s a ballot initiative accompanied by lots of passionate organizers in the U.S. state of Washington. The ballot initiative in question is I1362, known as ‘Whole Washington.’ It’s an effort to implement single-payer… Jul 09 21July 09, 2021Article at Real Progressives
