Thursday, October 29, 2026

5 things we need from any new health care law

Including protecting people with preexisting conditions, funding Planned Parenthood, and other ways to ensure care.

A double-transplant cancer survivor takes on Trump over Obamacare

“My message to young activists is: Continue to advocate. Draw inspiration from what you see. Don't change the channel.”

This organic food company doesn’t discriminate against ex-offenders—It seeks them out

Lancaster Food Company searches for job applicants who need help getting back on their feet. So far, not one has quit.

What happens after the virus?

What is the purpose of our existence? I can think of only one, and that is to make the lives of people on Earth as fulfilling as possible and for as long as possible.

Exxon, Peabody coal lobby for bill poised to load EPA science board with polluters

“That is a science advisory board – it will not function better by having fewer scientists on it."

Tom Price intervened on rule that would hurt drug profits, the same day he...

While in Congress, HHS Secretary Tom Price acted to help kill a rule that would hurt drug company profits shortly after his broker bought him up to $90,000 worth of pharmaceutical stock.

Army Corps to grant final easement for DAPL on Trump’s order, ignoring Environmental Impact...

“Trump thinks he’s getting what he wants, but the people who’ve been emboldened by the worldwide fight against the Dakota Access pipeline won’t quietly back away.”

Progressive organizations launch new campaign: ‘Make Meds Affordable’

The new campaign is calling on President Biden to take executive action to lower drug prices.

Study shows wealth inequality does make a difference in how long you will live

In the UK and US, being rich can add almost a decade of healthy living to a person’s life.