“[T]he Pavlovian urge to win the short-term news cycle, own the libs and defend the economic interests of corporate America and Trump’s re-election are combining with the predilection for conspiracy-minded thinking on the right.”
LaunchArchdiocese of Seattle suspends liturgies, tells region’s Catholics: Don’t come to church
“I am going to ask that all of our parishes in western Washington, in the Archdiocese of Seattle, effective today, suspend the celebration publicly of the Eucharist,” Archbishop Etienne said.
LaunchFor Trump, coronavirus proves to be an enemy he can’t tweet away
“A president who is at his strongest politically when he has a human target to attack has found it harder to confront a growing outbreak that has rattled the country,” The New York Times assesses.
LaunchGovernor Jay Inslee appears on CBS’ Face the Nation to talk about coronavirus response with Margaret Brennan
Read a transcript of Governor Jay Inslee’s appearance on one of the nation’s major Sunday morning talk shows.
LaunchLooking at how diseases spread, canceling SXSW was the right call
“No doubt canceling SXSW was a tough call for the city,” data scientist Spencer Fox writes. “But public health concerns must take priority.”
LaunchJohn Oliver tackles coronavirus myths and scams on Last Week Tonight
As coronavirus spreads to the United States, John Oliver discusses what’s being done to fight the illness, what’s gone wrong, and how to stay safe.
LaunchU.S. Representative Kim Schrier delivers first floor speech, addressing access to healthcare
U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, the only woman doctor in Congress, has delivered her first speech on the floor of the House of Representatives. Watch it now.
LaunchIt’s official: Medicaid expansion will be on Idaho’s ballot
This is a really, really, really big deal… and proof that progress is possible even in the reddest of the states.
LaunchRound three of Jimmy Kimmel’s battle with Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham
Jimmy has found himself in the middle of a battle over American health care, so tonight he responds to more criticism from Senator Bill Cassidy and those other jerks who want to take our health care away.
LaunchThere are three types of single-payer ‘concern trolls’ — and they all want to undermine universal healthcare
Money for war is magically always there; money for healthcare must be counted bean by bean. — Adam Johnson: There are three types of single-payer
LaunchJimmy Kimmel fights back against Bill Cassidy, Lindsey Graham and Chris Christie
Jimmy responds to Senator Bill Cassidy, Senator Lindsey Graham, Governor Chris Christie, and Brian Kilmeade after they reacted to his monologue about the #GrahamCassidy health care bill.
LaunchMUST-SEE TV: Jimmy Kimmel calls out Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy as a lying liar
Jimmy shares his thoughts on Senators Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham’s new health “care” bill including why it doesn’t pass Cassidy’s “Jimmy Kimmel Test.”
LaunchWhat’s next for progressives on healthcare?
I would strongly support reintroducing some form of public option — a way for people to buy into public insurance — that could eventually lead
LaunchRepublican support of Senate health repeal erodes during break
Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine opposes Mitch McConnell’s Trumpcare bill, at least in its current form, and she explained why to The New York Times.
LaunchCBO: Senate Republicans’ version of Trumpcare would leave 22 million uninsured
An earlier House version of Trumpcare was scored by the CBO as likely to result in 24 million Americans becoming uninsured. This Senate version is barely less awful.
LaunchOdessa Brown Children’s senior medical director: Senate’s version of Trumpcare is a perverse gift for the rich
“I always wondered what you get for the person who has everything, and now I know, it’s cutting benefits to young children, poor families, the infirm, the elderly.”
LaunchMust-watch TV: Jimmy Kimmel strikes back against right-wing critics (including Newt Gingrich)
“Jimmy returns from his time off after his newborn son Billy had heart surgery and he talks about the outpouring of love and support he has received, the not-so-nice things some people have said, and he speaks with Louisiana’s Republican Senator Bill Cassidy about the health care debate.”
LaunchRepublican congressman: “I don’t think any individual has read” Trumpcare bill
Oh, gosh. Let’s put it this way: People in my office have read all parts of the bill. I don’t think any individual has read
LaunchDave Reichert announces he’ll oppose Trumpcare bill
His vote apparently not needed for the legislation’s passage, Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) announced this morning that he will be opposing the newest incarnation of
LaunchRepublicans almost have the votes to pass Trump/Ryancare — call before it’s too late
“House Republicans are finally within striking distance on their [scheme to gut] health care bill, flipping at least two members through a small amendment and
LaunchJimmy Kimmel recounts health scare following birth of his son, stresses the importance of healthcare for all
This is a monologue worth watching.
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