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Grassroots Power Stalls Trumpcare
People's Action groups stood up in Pennsylvania and other states to let elected officials know we won't let them trade away health care for a tax break to the richest two percent of the country.
Alaska, Montana & Indian Health Benefits Under Fire
The story of Alaska and Montana is not front and center in the health-care debate in the House, but it should be. Both states get a raw deal under the GOP's plan, and Montana doesn't even get a vote.
Progressive Breakfast
Stop The AHCA Overnight Speaker Paul Ryan, House Republicans and President Trump conspired to make their terrible health care repeal even worse. We expect a vote on Trumpcare later today. Call your Congressperson toll free and tell them to reject the American Health...
We Have The Chance Now To Go Bold On Health Care – And Freedom – For All
Republicans won’t be able to erase what may be one of the Affordable Care Act’s most important accomplishments: significant progress on the idea that all people should get health care; that health care should be a public good.
GOP Health Bill Endangers the Lives of Trans People
Trans people may lose health care under the GOP, just because they are trans. We need to fight for what we all deserve: health care in which no one fears dying because we don’t have the resources or access to stay alive.
Words That Hurt Our Public Schools, And Ones That Help
Our public schools are not failing. They're being attacked. And the weapon of choice in the assault is the English language. Here's how we fight back.
Communities Say: Trump Water Policies Make Us Sick!
Detroit, Reno and other cities across the country rallied on World Water Day to demand that our representatives defend our access to safe drinking water and stop cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Speaking Truth to Lies in the Trump Era
We live in a new era, with untruths all around us. Here are ten ways advocates, journalists, and everyday people can cut through the lies and get the real story out in what we write and say.
Progressive Breakfast
Ryan Short On Votes Votes elusive for ACA repeal. The Hill: "In a closed-door meeting with House Republicans, Trump warned that failure to pass the legislation might trigger a backlash for the GOP in the 2018 midterm elections ... But Trump’s dire warning didn’t...
Reaffirm Our National Community By Forgiving Student Debt
This is a more important time than ever to reaffirm our bravest and highest values. Jubilee – the ancient concept of debt forgiveness as an affirmation of community – reflects those values.
