Insulin Price Fight Continues as Debate Highlights Reform
Nicole Smith-Holt’s son Alec died in 2017 after rationing insulin amid soaring costs. The debate between Trump and Biden barely scratches the surface of affordability hurdles, lawsuits against state reforms, and calls to expand ACA protections and drug reimportation to ease access for seniors and others reliant on lifesaving meds.
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Republicans tired of winning amid national political strain
Analysis argues the 2020 election reveals a nation in flux with voting logistics struggles and partisan tensions. It notes Trump's hold on suburban voters, expected campaign focuses on five key states, and the challenge for endangered Republican Senate candidates to balance support with loyalty to the President.
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Trump mimics autocrats as ballots test democracy
Trudy Rubin compares U S politics to Putin Lukashenko and Navalny stories, warning that Trump seeks to undermine mail ballots and push courts and crowds to stay in power. She cites global elections, observer legacies, and the risks to U S democracy if Nov 3 passes without awakening.
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