Progressives have increasingly embraced the idea of “Medicare for All,” but a public option would more tangibly ameliorate our healthcare woes.
Joel Dodge
Joel Dodge is the director of industrial policy and economic security at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator.
Trumpcare Is Back—and It’s Still Terrible for Sick People
Republicans are trying to jumpstart failed Trumpcare by latching on to failed high-risk pools.
Paul Ryan Wants to Make You Less Free
The government safety net promotes individual liberty. Progressives need to start talking about it that way.
The Cynicism Behind John Boehner’s Lawsuit
Suddenly John Boehner is willing to go to court to fight for the employer mandate. On Thursday, the House Speaker announced that he intends to sue President Obama for delaying the ObamaCare rule requiring employers to offer workers health insurance. “[T]he president changed the health care law without a vote of Congress,” Boehner alleges, “effectively […]

