– Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is slated to introduce universal healthcare legislation today, aimed at expanding Medicare coverage to include every American. In a New York Times op-ed published today, Sanders wrote, "This is a pivotal moment in American history. Do we, as a nation, join the rest of the industrialized world and guarantee comprehensive health care to every person as a human right? Or do we maintain a system that is enormously expensive, wasteful and bureaucratic, and is designed to maximize profits for big insurance companies, the pharmaceutical industry, Wall Street and medical equipment suppliers?" Fifteen senators have already signed on as co-sponsors. The introduction of the Medicare for All Act comes after Republicans repeatedly failed to push through their legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The Republicans’ efforts sparked sustained grassroots protests, led by disability activists and healthcare professionals. We speak with Michael Lighty, director of public policy for National Nurses United and the California Nurses Association. National Nurses United has long advocated for a Medicare-for-all system.
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About damned time.
My two senators are already for it. Light some fires under some asses, people!
Sanders is a cuck.
I just wrote Schumer about how disappointed I am in his current position especially with the spectacle he put on about the Republican ACA replacement. This increase in support over the last 9 months is amazing though, 9 months ago Sanders was alone on this issue, with only the exception of Elizabeth Warren, even though she is much more focused on Wall Street.
Grow up. You have nothing to add to the conversation, pro or con?
Not to support Cruz, but he DID support Bernie’s last try to fix the drug costs, so it is not unthinkable that he might also support this too. If he is going to still be your senator, there is a chance, pester him to death!
he probably voted for it cynically knowing it wouldnt pass but who knows maybe you’re right.
We need to get rid of Nancy Pelosi
OutlawsBebop absolutely
She’s a postmodernist loon, just like Amy.
She is disgraceful.
Agreed. She’s a dinosaur.
Bernie 2020 easily
BERNIE FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!
he does have experience though..
j jay that is how people thought about Gandhi too
What are you talking about a politician for more than 30 years? If trump has been voted as your president my dog could be next.
Thank *you* Mr. Sanders! <3<3<3 you. *Salute*
Basic health care is s right and not a privilege.
Right. We should not be viewed as livestock that need to be “let-go” when we are too old, sick or lame to Labor-For or be Profitable-To someone else.
MEDICARE-FOR ALL! (Senate Petition)
https://now.justicedemocrats.com/petition/medicaresenate
The UK has had a version since 1948!
No man is an island,
Entire of itself,
Every man is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manor of thy friend’s
Or of thine own were:
Any man’s death diminishes me,
Because I am involved in mankind,
And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls;
It tolls for thee.
by John Donne
Hot damn!!! The people are *Self-Aware* !!! Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is why I’m proud to be a ‘Bernie Bro’, and ashamed of the Democratic Party for having worked so hard to see this forgotten.
Cosmos bless Bernie Sanders
The first 8 are running for president…I like Ms Harris….I don’t think senators make good presidents though…good senators are important though
In an alternate universe, Bernie is president and millions and millions of Americans are more prosperous.
Smoke some more pot, loser.
Anonymous can’t wait till cannabis is legalized federally and your hate can be cured
THIS IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO!
We should not be viewed as livestock that should be “let-go” when we are too old, sick or lame to Labor-For or be Profitable-To someone else.
MEDICARE-FOR ALL! (Senate Petition)
https://now.justicedemocrats.com/petition/medicaresenate
he UK has had a version since 1948!
Which governors are for it? Brown shot it down. That says everything about the democraps. I used to think they were for us. They are not. all these phonies are on board just to get re elected. Then when it fails they will say see I was for it.
Anyone who thinks the Demos will actually sign this into law are fooling themselves!!!!
I don’t eat no meat, no dairy, no sweets
Strictly fresh vegetables, ripe fruit and whole wheat
I’m from the old school, my household smell like soul food
Curry, falafel and barbecued tofu
No fish though, no candy bars, no cigarettes
Strictly ganja and fresh squeezed juice oranges
Exercising daily to stay healthy and I never drink water out the tap cuz it’s filthy
Be healthy y’all -stic.man
The Democratic leadership sucks they are leaders in name only.
Dem politicians, get on board with Medicare for All or get primaried.
It’s embarrassing that the most powerful nation in the world doesn’t provide quality health care for it’s citizens.
Welcome to corporatism. Steve Bannon is the only one fighting that.