Worked to death: The aging face of the American labor force
A tidal wave of older adults over 65 is already crashing down on lawmakers, yet they won't plan to meet the needs of low income older adults over the long term.
My story: why Oregon should adopt health care for all
"In my mid-50s, with no savings and less than $17,000 a year in business income, I'm left picking up the pieces of my life."
Ice buckets, Cuba, walking and wills
"Instead of competing against each other for precious donor dollars, the whole nation ought to join in a mass movement for universal health care."
Who is to blame for the crisis at the VA?
U.S. Senate Republicans blocked legislation 11 weeks ago that would have expanded federal health care and education programs for veterans.
ACA needs "patients and subscribers" movement
In West Virginia, we have some of the shortest life spans, highest poverty rates, oldest median ages, worst educational investments, and most dangerous work environments in the country.
Abortion foes should not use people with disabilities as props
With the constant attacks on reproductive rights, it is easy to feel your blood boil every time another right-wing, anti-choice message comes your way.
Stand in support of women and girls, against misogyny
In the United States misogyny - or the hatred of women - is alive and well. I strongly encourage you all to reach out and help all our mothers, sisters and daughters to make sure they are all safe and free.
Obamacare: Grumbling is not enough
It is amazing how fast momentum can shift in politics. And it usually happens for reasons that could not have been predicted.
Reader voices: Even for hospital workers, health care is a problem
As a health care professional, taking care of people and helping them comes from my heart and soul. It is what I love to do and truly feel what I was called to do with my life.
Shutdown: New phase in a very American coup
They didn't wear jackboots, but the shutdown of government by an extremist faction of the Republican Party can only be described as a new phase in a very American coup.
