US Healthcare

Sanders’ Medicare for All Push: Political Barriers and Public Opinion

Senator Bernie Sanders proposes a nine-point plan, “Make America Healthy Again,” to overhaul the nation’s healthcare system. His plan prioritizes Medicare for All, arguing healthcare is a human right, and includes measures to lower prescription drug costs, improve working conditions, and address environmental concerns. This comprehensive approach aims to improve public health by tackling issues like paid leave, food industry reform, and mental health, contrasting sharply with the incoming administration’s priorities. Sanders directly challenges corporate greed, asserting that systemic change is necessary to achieve a healthier nation for all.

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Ocasio-Cortez: State of US health care is ‘barbarism’

The state of healthcare in the United States is nothing short of barbaric. The fact that people are forced to choose between paying for medicine or rent is a testament to the brokenness of our system. It is a form of barbarism when individuals live in fear of being on the streets every four weeks, unsure if they will be able to afford basic medical care. Every time someone experiences a simple ache or pain, they are left to worry about whether it could be a benign issue or something as serious as cancer, all because they cannot afford to see a doctor.… Continue reading