The Middle Class Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Tax Cuts for the Wealthy, Including Repealing the Affordable Care Act ArticleApr 15, 2024 The Middle Class Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Tax Cuts for the Wealthy, Including Repealing the Affordable Care Act Former President Donald Trump has proposed tax cuts of up to $400,000 for the wealthiest households—that middle-class Americans would fund through higher living costs. Apr 15, 2024 Brendan Duke
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Progressive Leadership PodcastMar 21, 2024 Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Progressive Leadership Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan talks about progressive wins in her state and the fight for reproductive rights and gun reforms. Mar 21, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 7 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage
Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my life and this is why we have to protect it In the NewsFeb 28, 2024 Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my life and this is why we have to protect it When Milwaukee resident Kat Klawes was diagnosed with cancer on her 26th birthday, she was able to immediately enroll in the Affordable Care Act marketplace, which helped save her thousands of dollars on cancer treatments. Feb 28, 2024 UpNorthNews Kat Klawes
The Affordable Care Act Saved My Life. Donald Trump Wants To Destroy It, Again | Opinion In the NewsJan 17, 2024 The Affordable Care Act Saved My Life. Donald Trump Wants To Destroy It, Again | Opinion Sage Warner, director of Stories at CAP Action, reflects in Newsweek on her experiences advocating against the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and describes how the historic health care legislation enabled her to access affordable, lifesaving health care through the ACA marketplace. Jan 17, 2024 Newsweek Sage Warner
Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my daughter’s life. We must keep strengthening it for patients like her. In the NewsSep 21, 2023 Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my daughter’s life. We must keep strengthening it for patients like her. William Garcia shares his story about how the Affordable Care Act provided his daughter with critical access to health care. William’s story exemplifies the importance of the law and the need to expand it. Sep 21, 2023 The Wisconsin Independent William Garcia
Neil King Jr. on His Book, American Ramble PodcastApr 6, 2023 Neil King Jr. on His Book, American Ramble Daniella talks with author and reporter Neil King Jr. on his new book, American Ramble, and his walk from Washington, D.C., to New York City. Apr 6, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Fred Guttenberg Busts the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence in America PodcastMar 24, 2023 Fred Guttenberg Busts the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence in America This week, Daniella sits down with gun safety activist Fred Guttenberg to discuss gun violence prevention in the United States. Mar 24, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
The ACA Affords Protections for Young People With Rare Health Conditions Personal StoryMar 20, 2023 The ACA Affords Protections for Young People With Rare Health Conditions A Wisconsin patient with a rare condition was protected by the ACA’s preexisting condition provision and continuity of care. Mar 20, 2023
Americans on Private Insurance Are Protected by the ACA Personal StoryMar 20, 2023 Americans on Private Insurance Are Protected by the ACA A cancer patient in Illinois is relieved to have health care protections from the ACA. Mar 20, 2023
Kansans With Diabetes Can Access Affordable and Reliable Health Care Through the ACA Personal StoryMar 20, 2023 Kansans With Diabetes Can Access Affordable and Reliable Health Care Through the ACA A Kansas state legislator accessed ACA subsidies for affordable and reliable health care. Mar 20, 2023
The ACA Provides Affordable Health Care for Georgians With Preexisting Conditions Personal StoryMar 20, 2023 The ACA Provides Affordable Health Care for Georgians With Preexisting Conditions A Georgia woman explains how the ACA’s protections have ensured her access to reliable health care. Mar 20, 2023
The ACA Allows Insulin Affordability Advocate To Start Small Business Personal StoryMar 20, 2023 The ACA Allows Insulin Affordability Advocate To Start Small Business A small-business owner in Minnesota explains how the ACA allowed her the freedom to quit her job and start her business. Mar 20, 2023
13 Years Later: The Affordable Care Act’s Enduring Legacy Personal StoryMar 20, 2023 13 Years Later: The Affordable Care Act’s Enduring Legacy Americans share how the Affordable Care Act has changed their lives and continues to benefit them. Mar 20, 2023
What House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s Commitment to MAGA Extremism Will Mean for Americans ArticleSep 22, 2022 What House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s Commitment to MAGA Extremism Will Mean for Americans House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s new policy vision for a potential GOP U.S. House of Representatives is light on details because the MAGA agenda is heavy on extreme policies. Sep 22, 2022 Ryan Koronowski, Will Ragland
Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StorySep 20, 2022 Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act This collection features stories from people in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose lives have been improved by the legislation passed during the Biden administration’s first two years. Sep 20, 2022
The Affordable Care Act and Medicare Saves Nevadans Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars on Health Care Costs Personal StorySep 20, 2022 The Affordable Care Act and Medicare Saves Nevadans Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars on Health Care Costs A retired small-business owner worries less about skipping prescriptions thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. Sep 20, 2022
The American Rescue Plan Extends Affordable Care Act Subsidies To Lower Premiums for Arizonans Personal StorySep 20, 2022 The American Rescue Plan Extends Affordable Care Act Subsidies To Lower Premiums for Arizonans An Arizona retiree saved hundreds of dollars each month after the American Rescue Plan reduced Affordable Care Act premiums. Sep 20, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act Protects and Strengthens Medicare for Americans With Disabilities Who Rely On It Personal StorySep 20, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act Protects and Strengthens Medicare for Americans With Disabilities Who Rely On It A Georgia mother describes how Medicare enabled her to afford her daughter’s lifesaving medications Sep 20, 2022
Older Georgia Resident Puts Retirement on Hold To Afford Prescription Drugs Personal StorySep 20, 2022 Older Georgia Resident Puts Retirement on Hold To Afford Prescription Drugs An older Georgia resident cannot afford to fill her prescriptions after enrolling in Medicare. Sep 20, 2022
How the Inflation Reduction Act Reduces Health Care Costs ArticleAug 12, 2022 How the Inflation Reduction Act Reduces Health Care Costs The Inflation Reduction Act’s health insurance subsidies and drug pricing reforms will improve health care affordability for Americans. Aug 12, 2022 the Center for American Progress Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee
The Future of Health Care in Georgia ArticleDec 9, 2020 The Future of Health Care in Georgia By refusing to expand Medicaid, Georgia’s Republican leadership has left behind rural hospitals and uninsured Georgians. Dec 9, 2020 Emily Gee, Nicole Rapfogel
The Number of Times Every Senate Republican Voted To Attack Preexisting Condition Protections—Their Rushed Supreme Court Confirmation Will Be the Latest ArticleOct 1, 2020 The Number of Times Every Senate Republican Voted To Attack Preexisting Condition Protections—Their Rushed Supreme Court Confirmation Will Be the Latest By rushing to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, President Donald Trump and his allies in Congress are yet again undermining health coverage for Americans with preexisting conditions. Oct 1, 2020 Will Ragland, Colin Seeberger
Remembering Justice Ginsburg, and Former Acting CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt on the Future of Health Care PodcastSep 24, 2020 Remembering Justice Ginsburg, and Former Acting CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt on the Future of Health Care This week on "The Tent," Jesse and Ed discuss Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's tragic passing and speak with former Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services acting administrator Andy Slavitt about the precarious state of the Affordable Care Act and the federal government's lackluster response to the coronavirus pandemic. Sep 24, 2020 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Jesse Lee, 3 More Chris Ford, Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
10 Years of the Affordable Care Act, With Patient Advocate Peter Morley PodcastMar 19, 2020 10 Years of the Affordable Care Act, With Patient Advocate Peter Morley This week on "The Tent," Ed and Daniella sit down with patient advocate Peter Morley to discuss how to protect the vital Affordable Care Act. Mar 19, 2020 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
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