Tag Archives: universal health care

It’s Been A Long, Long Time

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Dave Bradley

(8:17)  I stumbled on this a couple days ago. Just to give you an idea of how long the right wing in this country has been able to choke off the idea of universal health care in this country, this … Continue reading →

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Comment Evokes Some Deep Thoughts

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Dave Bradley

“A patchwork” (2 minutes): Does this ever happen to you? I bet it does. A question from a friend sent me off into a lengthy period of deep thought. The question was simply “What kind of Medicare supplement do  you … Continue reading →

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Odd Accident Illustrates Need For Universal Health Care

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Dave Bradley

An odd accident happened in Council Bluffs last week. As Jeremy Clingenpeel and his son were practicing with their bow and arrows for the upcoming bow hunting season an unfortunate accident happened that left the father, Jeremy, with an arrow … Continue reading →

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Universal Basic Income, Universal Health Care

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Dave Bradley

The scourge of the coronavirus and the massive mishandling of the response by the Republican Party from the White House to the state house has made it pretty apparent that in order for this country to once again be a … Continue reading →

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Medicare For All: A Little Heard Argument

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Dave Bradley

M4A, as it is often abbreviated, is a quite misleading name for what is essentially universal health care. Medicare as it is presently run still has a lot of holes in it. If you are on Medicare Advantage the holes … Continue reading →

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John Oliver: Give Medicare For All A Chance

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Trish Nelson

With the decline of newspapers in America, we still have some good reporters out there, including John Oliver who can be a journalist and comedian simultaneously. We Americans require learning to be fun, so check out this entertaining and informative … Continue reading →

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Glasson: Everybody In Nobody Out

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Trish Nelson

If elected Governor, Cathy Glasson plans to work to pass a universal, single-payer health care plan to cover every Iowan, including mental health and reproductive health care. Check out her campaign website here.  Follow her on Facebook and Twitter

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“How I Lost My Fear of Universal Health Care”

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Dave Bradley

This last week I came across many articles that reinforce that what liberals and progressives are fighting for is the right thing for the country and for its citizens. I have actually been fighting in my mind which one to highlight … Continue reading →

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