A universal single-payer, not-for-profit healthcare system could help lift tens of mi

At a time when the gap between the rich and poor in our nation is at its widest ever, the greed of a few has jeopardized the social, economic and health care security of all of us. No decent and compassionate society should fail to provide health care to its members when it has the financial reasons to do so.

The good news is that by expanding and improving MediCare to cover everyone, we create jobs and drive the economy. A healthy population benefits all of us. We can't afford NOT to do this. It's our opportunity to assert that we are indeed one nation with equality for all. One nation, with one healthcare plan.