2012

Dads, on Father’s Day, Commit to Giving Us Back a Healthy You

Father's Day is the time of the year that we celebrate some of the most important men in our lives—and, it's a great time to think about how we keep these men healthy. Women have outlived men for as...

Health Care or Your Money Back, Part 2

Two months ago we wrote about the estimated impact of an exciting new consumer protection that ensures that the money we pay for health coverage is put to good use. The final numbers are in, and near...

Victory for American families

Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Affordable Care Act. This ruling is a tremendous victory for both American families and the health care justice movement; affirming the constitutiona...

Stories reveal the true implications of the Supreme Court Decision

As the Supreme Court decision loomed, newspapers published testimonials and letters from the countless people who can directly attest to the importance of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Yesterday, we ...

GOP Repeal Vote Offers No Steps Forward, Big Step Back

Ever since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law two years ago, the Republican talking point has consistently been "Repeal and Replace." This phrase has been uttered so much and has been the sou...

The Affordable Care Act = $1.1 Billion for the 99%

What would you do if you got a check in the mail for $150, $500 or even $3,000? I know what I would do-a little happy dance, and then I would put the money toward buying books for my upcoming fall sem...

Addressing the Gap in Dental Access

The Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act was a huge victory for the health care justice movement. Now that the law has been ruled constitutional, we can move forward with implementation and...

Worry No More

Do you have a pre-existing condition? Do you know someone that does? I bet you do-64.8 million Americans under the age of 64 have been diagnosed with a pre-existing condition. Whether it's diabetes, o...

Being a Woman Just Got a Little Easier

Families USA released a report last week that found more than 64.8 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with a pre-existing condition. And of those 64.8 million people, nearly 30...

Being Able to Breastfeed Just Got a Little Easier

Having a baby is a wonderful and joyous experience, but it can also be expensive. Very expensive. From the prenatal care, to the birthing costs, to making sure you have all the right tools and gadgets...