Category: Health Care

What’s at Stake: A Pivotal Election for Six Big Health Issues

In the final days of the campaign, stark disagreements between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump over the future of American health care are on display — in particular, in sober warnings about abortion access, the specter of future cuts to the Affordable Care Act, and bold pronouncements about empowering activists eager to change course and clean house.

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The Next Four Years: Debt and Rent are Among Top Issues for Young California Voters

As America elects a new President this week — and a slate of new elected officials at the local and state level — the voices of young voters in California are resounding as political campaigns and policy makers order their priorities and shape their messages to include their perspectives and respond to their concerns.

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Can a $10 Billion Climate Bond Address California’s Water Contamination Problem?

When Cynthia Ruiz turns on her kitchen faucet, she hears a slight squeak before cloudy fluid bursts out of the spout. The water in her Central Valley town of East Orosi is clean enough most of the time to wash dishes, flush toilets, and take showers, but it’s not safe to swallow. Drinking water is trucked in twice a month.

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The Silent Crisis: How Abortion Restrictions Are Endangering Black Women’s Lives

As a Nurse Practitioner, I’ve dedicated my career to advocating for Black women’s health, recognizing the systemic barriers that place us at risk. I’ve witnessed the dismissal of our pain, the neglect of our needs, and the tragic repercussions of a healthcare system that fails to recognize us. But nothing has shaken me as deeply as what happened to my niece, Tyler. It made the crisis personal in a way I never anticipated—and it nearly cost her life.

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