New legislation from two House progressive lawmakers wants to change the name of Medicare Advantage (MA) to “alternative private health plan,” the latest criticism of the program ahead of open ...

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Rep. Marcia Morey, D-Durham, is one of the founding members of the House Progressive Caucus. The state’s most conservative lawmakers have for years formed the House Freedom Caucus, and now there’s a ...

Republicans up and down the state and federal government have put progressive values squarely in the crosshairs for cuts and condemnation. Initiatives that support diversity, equity and inclusion are ...