Progressive Opinion

The Future Of The AIDS Fight

Defining the battleground in the struggle against AIDS in the next 25 years. more »

AIDS: A Discriminating Killer

Half of HIV-positive Americans are black, and the federal government still won't increase funding to minority care programs. more »

Judging Needle Exchange

Everyone agrees that syringe exchange programs save lives. Why won't the federal government fund them? more »

Abstinence-Only Stupidity

This week in Toronto activists are fighting back against Bush administration AIDS policy. more »

The Progressive Future Is Now

By moving on universal health care and minimun wage, states are showing that progressive goals are not impossible. more »

Universal Solutions

The states can serve as labs for discovering the best path to health care for all. more »

Universal Health Care Within Reach

States should be empowered to use flexibility and innovation to cover the uninsured. more »

Upward Mortality

Being middle class doesn't necessarily improve your health—if you're black. more »

Blaming Pregnant Women

Claiming concern for fetal health, policies around the country are punishing pregnant women for their behavior. more »

Medicare's Hollow Heart

The infamous "doughnut hole" is coming—when millions will lose prescription drug coverage. more »