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Why We Need to Stop Saying ‘Universal Healthcare’

The Fight for Better Care Deserves Better Words

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Tony Michaels
Dec 11, 2024
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“Universal Healthcare” Is a Losing Phrase

It’s time for a hard truth: the phrase “universal healthcare” isn’t helping us win the fight for a better system. If anything, it’s holding us back.

On its face, it sounds simple enough—healthcare for everyone, no exceptions. But in reality, the phrase has been hijacked by corporate interests, Republican spin doct…

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