Remote Area Medical
Coverage of Remote Area Medical in the Nexus archive.
- Bill Maher calls out Bernie Sanders, says he's tired of hearing the rich don't pay their fair share of taxes
Comedian Bill Maher criticized Sen. Bernie Sanders and democratic socialists for claiming the rich don't pay their fair share of taxes, arguing he pays nearly 60% of his income in taxes. He highlighted government-funded programs and cited a Los Angeles Times report showing the top 10% pay 72% of all taxes, while questioning how to address poverty amid rising costs for average Americans.
- Americans wait overnight for access to free healthcare as costs soar ‘out of reach’
The Trump administration's health insurance pullback has left many Americans uninsured, forcing some to wait overnight in their cars for free healthcare at volunteer clinics like Remote Area Medical (RAM). RAM provides critical dental, vision, and general wellness services to those unable to afford care, with patients like Sandra Tallent receiving life-changing treatments despite long waits.