Congress forsakes the vulnerable over Medicaid and taxes
Christopher R. Crossett argues that current budget choices protect the wealthy while sacrificing the disabled and chronically ill. He decries Medicaid cuts as morally indefensible, calling for fair taxation, waste reduction, and evidence-based health investments, citing real patient experiences and the need for equitable post-acute care.
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Court documents show WPATH pressures on age rules in SOC Eight
Unsealed records reveal pre 2022 WPATH shifts under political pressure led by Adm Rachel Levine and AAP threats to withdraw support if age minimums remained. The case ties to Alabama pediatric gender affirming treatment ban and broader debates over puberty blockers and long term outcomes.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
WPATH
Alabama
Joe Biden
HHS Department
Adm
Rachel Levine
Levine
American Academy of Pediatrics
Association of Pediatricians
U.S
AAP
Olson-Kennedy
Ghorayski
Kaya
Clementine” Breen
Breen
Ernst silent favorite in 2026 Iowa Senate race
Iowa readers are told U.S. Senator Joni Ernst remains the favored candidate for 2026, with a potential GOP primary featuring Jim Carlin and Joshua Smith from the right while Democrats field Nathan Sage, J D Scholten, Zach Wahls, and others. The piece notes weak edges may shift as challengers travel the state, but Ernst is still expected to run and seek re election despite a crowded field and critiques of corporate ties.
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Iowa
Washington
Jim Carlin
U.S
Chuck Grassley
Carlin
Cedar Rapids
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Joni
Rino
Nathan Sage
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Washington Post
Jonathan Capehart
Congress
Sage
J.D. Scholten
Steve King
The
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Cook Political Report
Scholten
Sioux City Explorers
Explorers
Zach Wahls
Senate
Jackie Norris
Michelle Obama
Josh Turek
Turek
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