Health

So argues a gripping new book from an activist physician who’s helped divine the keys to long and healthy life.

Citizen-led initiatives scored big wins in the midterms. But now this form of direct democracy is under attack.

Over 2 million Americans like me are stuck without health care because 12 GOP-ruled states keep refusing to expand Medicaid.

Domestic workers make all other work possible – yet have been excluded from crucial federal labor protections for over 80 years. In a historic first, Congress held a hearing on policy that would finally change that.

The Poor People's Campaign marched on Washington to demand that politicians legislate to protect the fundamental rights of 140 million poor and low-wealth people in America. Here's why a pastor from New York joined them.

This report examines the growing wealth of billionaires and other ultra-high net worth individuals in Massachusetts — where voters will have the chance to levy a 4 percent surtax on those making more than $1 million a year this November.

And many of us, like my son, need home care today. Our leaders should close the Medicaid coverage gap and bolster funds for home and community-based services. What will it take for Congress to act?

Politicians who cry that they’re “pro-life” are voting against feeding babies. Others look away while monopolies undercut food safety.

The first-ever Senate hearing on Medicare for All examined how our profit-driven healthcare system endangers patients and betrays nurses.