What is the most promising pathway to reach universal healthcare? (lemmy.world)

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Let's assume we want all people to have health care. What are the steps / methods most likely to get us there?

In the U.S. seems like we're a long way from that goal. I'm curious about chunking down the big goal into smaller steps. Interested to hear perspectives from other countries too.

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[-] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Oh I understand the confusion. That's my bad, yes, the bills I'm referring to are not actually public referendums, I was using that word loosely.

Boy, I would prefer referendums on a lot of our public issues though.

You know I just found out today the Louisiana actually basically has referendum based elections?

In Louisiana, all the government candidates appear on the same ballot and if they win 50% plus one vote, then they win.

There's a short majority runoff if it ties or if nobody gets 50%.

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