Why We Need Government-Run Universal Socialized Health Insurance

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

A cartoon explanation of why we need a public health insurance option.
Now that the health care bill has passed, my friend Andy Lubershane (the animator) has made another video about a topic near and dear to my heart: Climate and Energy. Please check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf7IO3678ng

Animated by Andy Lubershane. More comics at http://www.earthlycomics.blogspot.com
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How Insurance Companies Will Make Even More Money from “Health Care Reform”

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Watch the complete show at http://www.theyoungturks.com
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Health Insurance Reform Right Now

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

President Obama shares the story of Natoma Canfield, a cancer survivor who had to drop her health insurance due to excessive rate hikes only to be diagnosed with leukemia, and tells the crowd in Strongsville, Ohio that cases like Natomas make it clear that the time is now for health insurance reform. March 15, [...]

BILL MOYERS JOURNAL | Preview: Wendell Potter pt. 1 | PBS

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/07102009/profile.html Meet Wendell Potter. Bill Moyers interviews former health insurance industry executive Wendell Potter, who left the field after almost 20 years to become a health reform advocate. Check out Potters personal story here and tune in to Bill Moyers Journal, Friday, July 10, 2009 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/about/airdates.html [...]

Insurance Cos To Raise Rates & Deny Kids w/ Pre-existing Conditions

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Vote for TYT Once A Day: http://vote.streamys.org/ (3/22/10 - 4/11/10)
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Weekly Address: Premiums, Profits, and the Need for Health Reform

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

The President points to outrageous premium hikes from health insurance companies already making massive profits as further proof of the need for reform. Looking ahead to the coming bipartisan meeting on reform, the President urges members of Congress to come to the table in good faith to address the issue. February 20, 2010.
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OUT OF CONTROL: Health Insurance Rates Up 39, 60, Even 70%

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

BIG INSURANCE: Rate Hikes, Record Profits & High Fives While We Get Screwed
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