Jeb Bush's Health Care Plan Would Repeal Obamacare
Jeb Bush unveiled his health care plan Tuesday. What's in it, is it realistic and what does it say about his priorities?
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Texas, Oklahoma Permit Companies To Dump Workers' Compensation Plans
The NPR/ProPublica investigation examining workers' compensation continues with a look at an emerging trend: employers opting out of workers' comp altogether.
California Gov. Jerry Brown Signs End Of Life Option Act
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Christy O'Donnell, a former LAPD detective who became an advocate for the right-to-die law after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.
Native Americans Turn To 'Safe Stars' For Help With Sexual Assaults
One in three Native American women will be sexually assaulted during her life, and even fewer will actually report the crime, per the Justice Department. Female elders in Wyoming want to change that.
California Doctors Get Advice On How To Provide Aid In Dying
Now that California has legalized aid in dying, doctors there need to know what to say to patients. They're getting help from doctors in Oregon, who have been answering these questions for decades.
Despite Calls For Defunding, Support For Planned Parenthood Holds Steady
Planned Parenthood recently has become a flashpoint in the 2016 presidential campaign, especially among GOP candidates. But public opinion about the organization isn't changing much.
For International Day Of The Girl, A Battle Of The Hashtags
Do a quick search of #DayoftheGirl and you'll find dozens of related hashtag campaigns. Does that help further the cause or water down the message?
Bipartisan Effort Revises Health Rule For Small Businesses
A legal change that eases some of the health insurance requirements for small employers may actually help bolster coverage for their workers.
Forsyth, Guilford See Improvements In Infant Death Rate
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released its most recent infant mortality statistics Monday.
Is The Resilience Of Millennials Underrated?
It's not uncommon to hear claims that young people these days have higher rates of mental health issues than in the past. But the data don't back that up. So how come millennials get a bad rap?