universal healthcare
Coverage of universal healthcare in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan votes in key Senate primary as Democrats battle over party’s future
Michigan voters decide a key Senate primary as Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate advocating for universal healthcare, leads in polls against centrist Haley Stevens. The Democratic Party seeks to regain control of the US Senate following Donald Trump's 2024 victory.
- Michigan votes in key Senate primary as Democrats battle over party’s future
Michigan's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate features Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, leading in polls against centrist Haley Stevens. The race highlights the Democratic Party's internal conflict over its future direction as it seeks to regain control of the Senate.
- Independent candidate for CD-1 says he wants to fight extremism
Shimon Blau, an independent candidate for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, positions himself as a moderate alternative to Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, and Christy Peterson, a Republican. Blau advocates for universal healthcare, free childcare, and removing corporate money from politics, while criticizing Kiros for 'antisemitic rhetoric' and her ties to the Democratic Socialists of America. He emphasizes bipartisan leadership and rejects support from groups like AIPAC.
- One-on-one interview with Abdul El-Sayed on his campaign for U.S. Senate
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, is campaigning on campaign finance reform, universal healthcare, and opposing corporate influence and monopolies. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in the election.
- John Hickenlooper’s plan for universal healthcare? First make the prices transparent.
John Hickenlooper's Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, aimed at making healthcare prices transparent, passed out of committee with bipartisan support. The legislation is part of his plan for universal healthcare.
- WATCH: AOC leaves door open to 2028 White House bid: 'Maybe, maybe not'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) did not rule out a 2028 presidential run but emphasized that expanding healthcare is more important than pursuing higher office. She stated that policy outcomes, such as achieving universal healthcare, should matter more than holding specific titles like the presidency. Speculation about her candidacy grew after she referenced a poll showing her leading a hypothetical 2028 matchup against JD Vance.
- WATCH: AOC leaves door open to 2028 White House bid: 'Maybe, maybe not'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not rule out a 2028 presidential run but emphasized expanding healthcare over pursuing higher office. She stated that achieving universal healthcare would be a greater measure of success than securing the presidency, while speculation about her political future continues among Democrats.
- Walz: ‘Next Democratic president better figure out a way to get universal health care’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz urged the next Democratic president to prioritize passing universal healthcare, a divisive policy within the party. He emphasized the need for progressive action following potential Democratic victories, referencing past leaders like Barack Obama.