Affordable Care Act

Ilhan Omar and Dean Phillips on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Ayana Byrd  Jul 9, 2019 3:27PM EDT

Activists, Doctors and Politicians Stand Up in Support of Affordable Care Act

As a federal appeals court decides the fate of the nation’s health care policy, folks are fighting back.
A Black woman wearing a white shirt rests her hand on her pregnant belly.
Ayana Byrd  Jan 14, 2019 2:17PM EST

Court Thwarts White House Effort to Keep Women From Free Contraception in 13 States

But a new federal rule could stand in the way for millions of other women.
A Black protestor holds a sign that says 'keep abortion legal' in front of the supreme court
Ayana Byrd  Nov 8, 2018 1:26PM EST

Reproductive Rights Did Not Win the Midterm Elections

From state constitution changes to the revocation of an Obama-era birth control rule, things are changing.
White House plan would bar citizenship to legal immigrants who have use public benefits.
Alfonso Serrano  Aug 8, 2018 12:16PM EDT

Trump Plan Would Bar Citizenship for Millions of Immigrants

A proposal being drafted by White House would deny citizenship to immigrants who have used public benefits, including child health care and Obamacare.
Red, white and blue "Obamacare" sign.
Miriam Zoila Pérez  Dec 8, 2017 4:01PM EST

WATCH: A Reminder That You Have One More Week to Sign Up for Obamacare

The Affordable Care Act open enrollment period ends on December 15.
Andrea Jenkins and Ravinder Singh Bhalla
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 8, 2017 10:56AM EST

What You Need To Know About The Election Results, in 9 Tweets

Progressives of color won bigly.
Miriam Zoila Pérez  Oct 31, 2017 1:20PM EDT

Don't Miss Obamacare Open Enrollment

Despite attempts by the federal government to repeal the ACA, you can still sign up for a health care plan.
Children drawings are seen on an enlarged page one of the American Health Care Act of 2017
Kenrya Rankin  Sep 26, 2017 5:00PM EDT

Graham-Cassidy is Dead: A Play in 5 Acts

Republican senators have pulled the plug on their latest attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Protestors, one holds sign that says, "We'll remember this vote."
Kenrya Rankin  Sep 20, 2017 5:40PM EDT

What You Need to Know About the GOP's Latest Health Care Proposal

This Republican-led Congress is still trying to repeal Obamacare.
Chuck Schumer at bottom of stairs
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 28, 2017 12:27PM EDT

Mitch McConnell on Trumpcare: 'It Is Time to Move On'

The Senate majority leader’s Republican party once again failed to repeal Obamacare.
John McCain. White man gives a thumbs up to the cameras.
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 26, 2017 2:14PM EDT

John McCain Blasted for Condemning Trumpcare, Then Voting for It

Got whiplash?
Senate chambers
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 25, 2017 3:55PM EDT

BREAKING: Senate Votes to Advance Obamacare Repeal Debate

Vice President Mike Pence cast the deciding vote.
Protestors, one holds sign that says, "Healthcare for the 99%."
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 18, 2017 11:27AM EDT

#NeverRepeal Trends as Trumpcare Fails

With the GOP’s latest attempt to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) thwarted, President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are pushing for a wholesale repeal of the law of the land.
Women protestors of color.
Kenrya Rankin  May 5, 2017 11:56AM EDT

Health Care, Human Rights Advocates on Why They Oppose Trumpcare

The latest Congressional Budget Office analysis of the bill estimated that it would take health insurance away from 24 million people.
Paul Ryan. White man in a green tie.
Kenrya Rankin  May 4, 2017 2:25PM EDT

BREAKING: House Votes to Replace Affordable Care Act With 'Trumpcare'

The vote was 217 to 213.
Two White men shake hands
Kenrya Rankin  Mar 27, 2017 1:34PM EDT

READ: How Republicans Can Still Weaken Obamacare

The Affordable Care Act might be the law of the land, but as Vann R. Newkirk II writes for The Atlantic, that doesn’t mean the administration can’t kill some of its provisions.
Three black women in brown coats holding signs and a raised fist next to Black man in navy coat with black camera against brown background
Sameer Rao  Jan 26, 2017 3:52PM EST

#ResistanceInPhilly Rocks Republican Congressional Retreat

Thousands of protesters descended on a GOP retreat in Philadelphia featuring Donald Trump, Mike Pence and other Republican leaders. Herewith, some photos and videos from the action. 
Sitting at his desk, Donald Trump holds up an executive order he signed on his first full day as president
Deepa Iyer  Jan 23, 2017 12:39PM EST

Trump's First Week Begins With Executive Orders on Trade, Reproductive Rights and Federal Hiring

He’s also suspended a cut in Federal Housing Aministration mortgage premiums and moved to repeal Obamacare.
Red, white and blue "Obamacare" sign.
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 12, 2017 2:22PM EST

#SaveACA Trends as Senate Republicans Dismantle Affordable Care Act

A late night vote set the stage to gut Obamacare.
Black man in black leather jacket with black hat and gold chain next to Black man in black-and-red track suit with black hat and gold chain against black background
Sameer Rao  Dec 19, 2016 9:58AM EST

WATCH: 'SNL' Honors Obama with 'Christmas in Hollis' Parody

Keenan Thompson, Leslie Jones and musical guest Chance the Rapper dropped bars in “Jingle Barack.”