On Health Care and So Much More, the Nordics Show that Equality Works
But greater equality, the Scandinavian story helps us understand, doesn’t just suddenly appear.
Health
Keeping the Wealthy Healthy — and Everyone Else Waiting
A veteran journalist tells the story behind what may be the most troubling exposé yet of ‘concierge care.’
Senate Health Bill Would Kill Essential Homecare Jobs
Caregivers are protesting legislation that would deliver a tax-cut windfall to the wealthy and devastate a fast-growing workforce and the millions of elderly and disabled Americans who rely on homecare services.
What Melania’s Husband Could Learn — about Inequality — from Melania’s Homeland
Slovenians live longer, healthier lives than Americans. They also live more equally.
How Inequality Endangers Our Mental Health
The evidence that inequality has damaging psychological effects has now become much clearer.
Congress Wants to Cut Your Health Care — And Billionaires’ Taxes
But health care costs, not corporate taxes, are the real drain on the U.S. economy.
Caregivers on Verge of Historic Win
In Washington, Congress is considering deep health care cuts to pay for tax breaks for the wealthy. In Hawai'i, lawmakers have approved landmark new financial support for family caregivers.
Life-or-Death Budget Fights
A Chicago-based activist who has overcome mental health challenges is helping to lead a battle for moral tax and spending policies at the state and federal levels.
Enormous Wealth and Eternal Life
The deepest of our deep pockets are now pumping millions into immortality research. Should we be amused — or alarmed?