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Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Barbara Lee Fight To Ensure Abortion Access

Rep. Pressley: “It’s long been time for us to repeal Hyde because it’s racist and discriminatory and denies access to… abortion care for our most vulnerable.”

By

Jessica Washington

Published

January 26, 2023
Opinion, Some Thoughts

Senatorial Candidate Cheri Beasley Has the Platform For a Healthier North Carolina

The candidate’s support of Medicaid expansion would help close some serious gaps.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

November 4, 2022
Culture, Health

The Supreme Court Weighs A Massive Change to Medicaid

Oral arguments begin next Tuesday for a case that could potentially strip legal protections from the millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 3, 2022
Opinion, Some Thoughts

For the First Time, One Georgia Includes All of Us

Why I, a Black man, will be voting for Stacey Abrams and her vision for our state — and why others should do the same.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

October 27, 2022
News

Biden Administration Blocks Gov. Brian Kemp’s Plan To Have Private Companies Handle ACA

Gov. Kemp had planned to have residents shop for coverage through individual insurance companies or private brokers.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

May 2, 2022
Politics

Guess Who’s Back: Stacey Abrams Qualifies for 2022 Georgia Governor Race

Stacey Abrams is going for a rematch against Gov. Kemp with a special focus on access to healthcare.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

March 11, 2022
Politics

Stacey Abrams’ Fair Fight Donates $1.34 Million to Cancel Medical Debt

The donation will help eliminate the medical debt of 108,000 people across the South who owe more than $210 million combined.

By

Rachel Pilgrim

Published

October 29, 2021
Beauty + Style

Our Black Maternal Health Crisis Is a Racial Justice Issue That Demands Bold Solutions

Black Mamas Matter. They are the backbone of our families and our communities. And in a political moment where many are giving Black women flowers for their social and political contributions, it’s long past time to speak plainly about the threats we face. This Black Maternal Health Week, we are reminded that Black women continue…

By

Genetta M. Adams

Published

April 16, 2021
Beauty + Style

Biden Nominates Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to Head Medicare; If Confirmed She Will Become First Woman to Hold the Post

President Joe Biden, aka “the People’s Champ” aka “Where the Money Resides” aka “We See You Big Shawty” aka “What about that 50K off those Student Loans?” aka “Big Stimmy,” picked Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, a former Obama administration official, to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “The agency oversees government health insurance programs covering…

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

February 18, 2021
Politics

Biden to Reopen Affordable Care Act Health Plans, Because Pandemic

Using his pen, also known as the undoer of all things Trump, President Joe Biden is set to sign executive actions as early as Thursday that will reopen “federal marketplaces selling Affordable Care Act health plans and to lower recent barriers to joining Medicaid.” According to the Washington Post, this will be the Biden administration’s…

By

Stephen A. Crockett Jr.

Published

January 26, 2021