By Sally Littlefield, The Daily Californian
June 16, 2014
Sally Littlefield is a first-year Peace and Conflict Studies major interested in social policy, particularly issues relating to the definition of, regulation of, and interaction between various cultural groups. She has explored her interests in both writing and leadership since coming to Berkeley through blogging for Caliber Magazine and serving as Tri Delta’s representative for the UC Berkeley Panhellenic Judicial Committee. She hopes to find an internship that allows her to simultaneously pursue her passions for words, group work and social policy and is interested in working for a publication that provides social and cultural commentary.
Recently, it has been reported that 7.5 million Americans have enrolled in Obamacare, many more than expected. Yes, it’s better than before: overall, Americans are insured, and insurance companies are no longer allowed to overcharge or deny coverage to the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions. Key issues persist, however: Some people still cannot afford adequate insurance or insurance at all. New issues have arisen as well: 14 million people are left scrambling after their plans were canceled, and others are ignored by the system all together. Going backward is not the answer. But clearly, the Affordable Care Act is not the answer either. So where do we go from here? According to prestigious organizations such as Physicians for a National Health Program, the American Medical Student Association and the California Nurses Association, the answer is clear: single-payer health care.
http://pnhpcalifornia.org/2014/06/op...er-healthcare/