Dr. Steven Strauss explains the Democratic Party rumpus over healthcare, two of the main proposals, and what’s really needed.
Posts in: healthcare
Clinic defenders take on the ultra-right
Critical lessons learned: Build a united, multi-pronged response to fascist rallies. Don’t talk to the FBI. Stand up to police abuse.
Australia’s My Health Record scheme
Quality healthcare requires a political overhaul, not an IT portal
Veterans’ healthcare in the cross-hairs
Privatization of the VA bad news for veterans and federal workers
Poor, poor, pitiful me: The Billionaire’s Lament
At last, tax relief for long-suffering tycoons and jet-setters!
Hands off the PBS! Free Trade Agreements threaten affordable medication in Australia
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) provides low-cost medication, making it a keystone of equitable, affordable healthcare for all. The federal government subsidises prescriptions so that the upfront cost for patients does not put medication out of reach. The scheme includes an annual cap on out-of-pocket expenses to protect those with chronic illnesses. I see the… Read more »
Letters to the Editor – October 2017
POLITICAL PRISONER Punished with solitary Jaan K. Laaman, long-time anti-imperialist political prisoner, is still locked down in segregation (minimum of 23 hours per day in a 6’×9′ cell). Jaan has been in “segregation” for months simply for issuing two statements, a clear violation of free speech and human rights. He is being threatened with transfer… Read more »
Food — gotta have it, can’t afford it!
Most of us can only buy cheap, chemical-laden old stuff. Capitalism too is past its “sell-by” date. Begone with both!
Letters to the editor
Readers respond to articles on … fracking and earthquakes; the U.S. dollar; and healthcare. Also: notes on a farewell event for Rasmea Odeh, and a call to release human rights activists in Turkey. Plus: Freedom Socialist fund drive success.
Attack on Medicaid ignites resistance
Civilians with disabilities are leading the charge.
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