
Planned Parenthood condemns inflammatory GOP rhetoric re Colorado tragedy
"Instead of looking for lessons to prevent this from happening in the future, they're doubling down on their effort to block women from getting preventive health care at Planned Parenthood."

Today in history: President Truman proposes national health program
Truman said, "The health of American children, like their education, should be recognized as a definite public responsibility."

Carly Fiorina says Obamacare isn't helping anyone
The Affordable Care Act - Obamacare to some - is a perennial target of Republicans.

SCOTUS takes on Little Sisters of the Poor challenge to Obamacare
A woman's rights to birth control and proper health coverage from her place of employment are once again coming under fire.

Health care activists demand improved Medicare for all (with video)
"When you can keep 20 cents on the dollar in profit, and don't deliver healthcare for it, that truly is blood money."

Benefit freeze to leave millions on Social Security out in the cold
"We urge Congress to act quickly to mitigate the devastating Medicare hikes headed for millions of Americans who can't afford them."

Up-close with the “pro-lifers” - and the need for Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood remains the only resource in terms of OB/GYN care for hundreds of thousands of women with few to no other options.

California governor signs doctor-assisted death bill for terminal patients
California will now join Oregon, Washington, Vermont, and Montana in allowing physicians to prescribe lethal medications to terminally ill patients.

Today in history: Meet the Blind Month
Blindness is not the characteristic that defines people or their future.

Right wingers shift strategy: Government to stay open for now
Resolutions passed by large majorities in both houses guarantee that federal agencies will continue receiving their current levels of funding until December 11.

