Capitalism, Medicine, and Medicare-For-All.

Emily Taylor
Nov 2 · 4 min read
Photo Credit: Billy Gadbury

In the course of the past week, we’ve had to borrow $5700 for medical costs.

No. That’s not a typo. No. There’s no major, medical emergency. No one is in the hospital. No blood was spilled. No major bones were broken.

The money is needed to cover what should be basic medical needs.

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