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Jackson's Story: Healthcare is a Right
Jackson was a million dollar baby. Our family fights to make sure kids like him get the health care they need.
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Sharing the Journey with Jeneva: Laura Robeson on Medicaid Expansion
Laura Robeson lives in Prairie Village, Kansas, with her son, Danny, age eight, and her husband. Laura has an M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Rockhurst University and, while she currently stays home with Danny, considers herself a lifelong educator. Laura attended the 2019 State of the Union Address as
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Little Lobbyists Statement: Fifth Circuit Ruling against the Affordable Care Act in TX vs United States Puts Children with Complex Medical Needs and Disabilities at Risk
Little Lobbyists strongly condemn the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate is unconstitutional, and the court’s remanding the case back to lower court district Judge Reed O'Connor for a final decision on which parts of the law he
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In Texas, the ACA and Medicaid Saved my Child's Life (by Gillian Quinn)
Currently, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are fighting to overturn the ACA. Governor Abbott, a pro-life politician, has said, “Texas has become the national leader in defending life. As governor, I will fight for every child to have a chance at life." But as I
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Texas v. U.S. – EVERY American's Health Care is On the Line (by Laura Leeman)
My 14-year-old son Victor is a really social guy. He loves baseball, arts & crafts, the pool, and listens to any music that helps him get his groove on, especially the Beastie Boys, and Johnny Cash. Yet worry has engulfed me, I’m on edge and uncertain for Victor’s
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Keep Health Care in Mind When You Vote (by Jodi Aleshire)
It's the eleven year anniversary of my diabetes diagnosis and the government still wants me dead! My brand of insulin costs $340 if I were to be uninsured. That's $0.34 a unit. A unit is ONE HUNDREDTH of a mL. If something seems wrong about
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Anonymity (by Mark Morrison)
I keep thinking about anonymity. That’s what President Obama gave us. For 6 years, since my son’s birth in 2010, I was able to post pictures of my children to just my friends; to celebrate, to enjoy, and to brag about how wonderful they are, just like a