The Winner in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt: Science

Yesterday the Supreme Court delivered a resounding and badly needed victory for reproductive health and rights. In doing so, it also restored scientific facts to their rightful place in American jurisprudence and in the legislative decision-making that has for too long threatened the health and wellbeing of women and their families. Over the past five

Raising the National Tobacco Age to 21 Would Save Lives, Reduce Health Costs

Last week, the city of Chicago joined Cleveland, Boston, Hawaii, New York City, Kansas City, and more than 100 U.S. localities in a public health feat—raising the tobacco age to 21. Chicago has taken a stand against Big Tobacco with this legislation, and the creation of a tobacco-free generation is now within reach. Since the 1964 Surgeon General’s report

Beyond the ACA: Toward a Health Care System That Works for All of Us

The Democratic presidential debates have brought welcome attention to the question of how we can build on the Affordable Care Act to realize the goal of quality, affordable health care for all. It’s a refreshing and timely break from the Republicans’ tired pledges to repeal Obamacare, a radical right stance that is supported by every

The GOP Is Taking the Texas Women’s Health Crisis National

As of today, nearly three thousand low-income women in Texas will need to find a new place to get their breast and cervical cancer screenings, thanks to a decision by lawmakers to oust Planned Parenthood from the program that subsidized care for uninsured women. The new rule is just the latest reminder that reproductive health

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Four Crazy Economic Ideas You Might Hear at Tonight’s GOP Primary Debate

The Republican presidential candidates will have their first televised debate of the 2016 cycle tonight. Here’s what they’re likely to say about the economy: 1. Cutting taxes on big corporations and top earners is the best way to grow the economy. All the candidates on stage tonight at the GOP primary debate will express some

Bush Didn’t Misspeak: The GOP Wants to Dismantle Reproductive Health Programs

Last night Jeb Bush made a slip of the tongue that let us know just where he stands on reproductive health. “I’m not sure we need half a billion dollars for women’s health issues,” he said at an event in Nashville. In a way, he’s right: We actually need much more than half a billion

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Planned Parenthood Vote Highlights the GOP’s Broken Moral Compass

Senate Republicans failed yesterday to advance a bill that would have defunded Planned Parenthood, but their crusade against the organization and others like it is far from over. Speaking in support of the legislation she sponsored, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst said the Planned Parenthood videos have “shaken the moral compass of our country.” But given

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Hillary Clinton’s Economic Agenda is Good for Women, But Should Be Even Bolder

Hillary Clinton gave her first major economic policy address earlier this week and outlined her goals for lifting wages for the middle class, expanding social services, and addressing growing economic inequality. She said that an important ingredient to strong economic growth is women’s workforce participation, and promised to knock down many of the barriers that

Hillary Clinton's Economic Agenda is Good for Women, But Should Be Even Bolder

Hillary Clinton gave her first major economic policy address earlier this week and outlined her goals for lifting wages for the middle class, expanding social services, and addressing growing economic inequality. She said that an important ingredient to strong economic growth is women’s workforce participation, and promised to knock down many of the barriers that

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Once Again, the ACA Survived SCOTUS — But the Fight Isn’t Over Yet

Today the Supreme Court decided in favor of the government and the more than 6 million individuals who now have health coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act’s subsidies. The 6–3 King v. Burwell decision—which determined that individuals in all states, not just those that established their own health exchanges, could be eligible for federal

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