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Democracy Now! 2025-07-16 Wednesday

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Jul 16, 2025
David Enrich, a Deputy investigations editor at The New York Times and author of 'Murder the Truth,' discusses the disturbing tactics used by corporate entities to suppress criticism in the healthcare industry. Teresa Romero, the first immigrant Latina president of the United Farm Workers of America, shares harrowing insights into the fears faced by immigrant families in light of recent immigration raids. Together, they highlight the urgent need for policy changes to protect vulnerable communities amidst rising violence and political upheaval.
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INSIGHT

UnitedHealth's Silencing Strategy

  • UnitedHealth uses aggressive legal tactics to silence critics like filmmakers and journalists.
  • This includes sending threatening letters to platforms hosting critical content, aiming to intimidate and censor.
ANECDOTE

Journalist Fights Back

  • Adam Stone, a local journalist, faced threats after publishing leaked audio exposing UnitedHealth practices.
  • Despite legal intimidation, he refused to retract his reporting on the company's misconduct.
ANECDOTE

Surgeon Targeted for Criticism

  • Dr. Elizabeth Potter was called out during surgery by UnitedHealth demanding patient info.
  • After she criticized them in a viral video, UnitedHealth allegedly retaliated by blocking her surgery center from insurance networks.
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