Almost three-fourths of Americans favor preserving protections for pre-existing conditions, which the Affordable Care Act does. For four years, Donald Trump has lied about his commitment to keeping those protections in place. In fact, in a case set for oral argument before the US Supreme Court on November 10, the Trump administration is urging the Court to invalidate the entire ACA, including protections for pre-existing conditions.
September 26, 2020Trump is trying to convince people that he can deploy the power of the government to remain in power even if we want him to leave, creating uncertainly and fear. By talking about it, he is willing that situation into existence. It is a lie, and we do not have to accept it.
June 28, 2020Trump in a mire: Russian bounties, COVID-19, Obamacare and golf
June 26, 2020June 25, 2020 Just before midnight tonight, the Department of Justice filed a brief asking the Supreme Court to invalidate the Affordable Care Act — also known as Obamacare — the health care law that has enabled millions of Americans to get health insurance. In addition to making healthcare affordable, the law prohibits discrimination because of pre-existing conditions and allows young people to stay on their parents’ health insurance policies until they are 26. In 2020, about ...
December 6, 2017Mainers who applauded the senator’s stance on the Affordable Care Act are devastated by her support for the tax bill and demanding she change her final vote.
October 23, 2017Corporate insider-turned-whistleblower Wendell Potter starts up an investigative website to expose corruption and show the public how to fight back.
October 19, 2017Time and again, "repeal and replace" has proven to be a farce. Let's focus on the hard work of true reform and get health care for all.
September 20, 2017Here are five things to know about the latest GOP bill.
August 9, 2017Even if single-payer health care gains traction, private insurers and health care providers will fight to preserve the profits of our current system.
August 8, 2017An Australian journalist wonders why Americans aren't more upset about their lackluster health care.
