Uninsured in America: life and death in the land of opportunity

Loretta and Greg's story

The death spiral

From working class to working poor: the death of industry in America's heartland

Medicaid, welfare reform, and low-wage work in the new economy

Family matters: divorce and domestic violence

Who cares for the caregivers? Love as a portal into the death spiral

The fox guarding the henhouse: work-related injuries and the vagaries of workers' compensation

Risky business: the self-employed, small business owners, and other American entrepreneurs

Young, sick, and part-time: the vulnerability of youth and the new American job market

Mental health matters: a Mexican immigrant hits the bureaucratic wall

Race matters: health care stories from black America

Descent through the death spiral

Moving forward

A primer on the U.S. health care system and the safety net

Resources for health care.