Health Care is About to Get Even More Expensive
Health insurance premiums are about to increase to their highest level, going up on average about 6% this year. Health insurance companies say they have no choice because the cost of health care keeps increasing. But in reality, insurance companies are doing just fine, with the last few years seeing their highest profits ever recorded. […]
Oklahoma Court Gives Largest Opioid Dealer a Pass
On Tuesday, November 9, Oklahoma’s Supreme Court overturned its 2019 ruling that Johnson and Johnson was financially liable for its role in the opioid epidemic.
Johnson & Johnson: A Slap on the Wrist for Hundreds of Thousands of Deaths
The pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson recently announced that it reached a $230 million settlement with New York State after being sued for its role in creating the opioid crisis. But what is justice in this system?
Vaccine Stalled by Competition and Drive for Profit
While there have been some efforts at collaboration, it has become apparent that the search for a viable vaccine is ultimately driven by wasteful competition among governments and profiteering corporations.