Keya Vakil is the deputy political editor at COURIER. He previously worked as a researcher in the film industry and dabbled in the political world.
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Need Health Insurance? The ACA Marketplace Is Now Open Until Dec. 15.
A lot has happened in the past 10 days—so much so that you may not realize that the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment season began on Nov. 1.
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The Average American Spends 15 Times More on Health Care Than Trump Paid in Federal Income Taxes in 2017
The average person spent $11,172 on health care in 2018, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services—15 times the amount Trump paid in federal income taxes a year earlier.
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WATCH: Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions Sound Off on the Potential Repeal of the ACA
Up to 133 million Americans have pre-existing conditions covered by the Affordable Care Act. If the Supreme Court overturns the law, the consequences could be disastrous.
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With RBG Gone, the Affordable Care Act Faces Its Greatest Threat Yet.
The healthcare law is in front of the Supreme Court once again in November, so COURIER decided to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the ACA.
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‘I Feared for My Life’: The Use of Unmarked Vans in Arrests Is More Common Than You Think
“This is the kind of thing that happens over and over and over and I’m glad attention is finally being paid to it, but this is not new. This is the kind of thing that’s been happening for years.”
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Joe Biden’s Plan for Caregivers Is ‘First of Its Kind’ From a Presidential Candidate
Biden’s caregiver proposal is the most wide-ranging care policy ever proposed by a major party’s presidential nominee, according to experts.
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Fire Tornadoes and Inland Hurricanes: Extreme Weather Linked to Pollution Is on the Rise
The arctic is burning, much of Iowa was wiped out by powerful wind storms, and California witnessed wildfires, fire tornadoes, and record-setting heat over the weekend.
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Trump Is Trying to Undermine Mail-In Voting. Here Are Five Ways to Ensure Your Ballot Is Counted.
If you’re one of the many people who wants to vote-by-mail, but is nervous about doing so after Trump’s attacks on the process, there’s some good news.
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Schools That Reopened Last Week Are Already Shutting Down Over COVID-19
School districts are facing coronavirus outbreaks as they begin to reopen without the federal funding necessary to do so safely.
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These Army Veterans Plan to Vote for Joe Biden. Here’s Why.
Many veterans are coming out in support of Joe Biden, especially after the way President Donald Trump handled protests and the Russia bounty program.
