Give Americans a free choice between less-regulated private insurance or a government-backed plan modeled on Medicare, Medicaid, or the VA.
Steven Waldman
Steven Waldman is chair of the Rebuild Local News Coalition, cofounder of Report for America, and a contributing editor at the Washington Monthly.
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Make AmeriCorps Great Again
Supporting AmeriCorps would help the country and the president’s agenda.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Trump Not Appointing Government Bureaucrats Could be a Great Thing
The president says this is all part of his ‘plan.’ If so, it will will likely backfire in a great way.
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Incompetence Could Wound Trump More Than Anything Else
We’re already seeing how Trump’s personality issues impact how he governs.
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How Journalism Should Be Like a Religion
In the age of Trump, journalists need to be religious zealots for the truth.
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Why Humiliated GOP Senators May Be the Best Hope for Holding Trump Accountable
Since other levers of accountability are weakened, the Senate is more important than ever.
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The Media’s Handling of “DC Leaks” Material From Russia Was Lousy
It’s time for the media to do some soul searching.
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Republicans Have Eroded Trust in the Media
Their efforts to discredit the press have worked like a charm.
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The Strangest Winner on Election Night Was Not Trump
Republicans are less popular than ever, and more powerful than ever.
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“Islam Is Not a Religion”: The Real Reason Michael Flynn’s Appointment is Ominous
“Islam is not a religion.”
