In states that work with the Affordable Care Act, the Affordable Care Act works better. That's the conclusion from a new Gallup survey that finds the uninsured rate for adults dropped faster in recent months in states that implemented Medicaid expansion and set up their own exchanges in the health insurance marketplace, compared to those that didn't.
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Letters filled with racial epithets flooded the Atlanta Braves offices this week over Hall of Fame baseball hitter Hank Aaron’s recent remarks on racism. read more
GOP cooks up new Obamacare conspiracy theory... Republican candidate once ripped "welfare dependent" Katrina victims... and Yankees to honor Nelson Mandela. read more
The white supremacist who allegedly went on a shooting rampage outside a Jewish Community center makes his first court appearance for his arraignment. watch
The latest right-wing conspiracy might be the zaniest one yet! A small group on the right are now questioning whether or not a shoe-throwing incident at a Hillary Clinton event was staged to make her look good. watch
From questioning the constitutionality of the Civil Rights Act to calling the president lawless, and even embracing a rancher who’s openly been breaking the law for years, some on the right seem to have double standards for how they approach the law of th watch
The Affordable Care Act’s critics have been quick to embrace negative CBO reports in the past, but now that a new report finds the health reform law will cost billions less than originally found, and actually help reduce deficits over time, will they ackn watch
Republicans love to rail against burdensome tax rates, but their latest plan includes huge giveaways for millionaires while increasing taxes on many in the middle class. Rev. Sharpton explores the GOP-backed Ryan budget’s impact on taxes. watch
"This country grew through a lot of growing pain. We’re going through it again," Yoho said in his response. "As we grow as a country and prosper, we’re going to go through it again in the future. That’s why I’m so thankful for the Constitution because it allows us to do that. Is it constitutional, the Civil Rights Act? I wish I could answer that 100 percent."
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A controversial, Republican-sponsored bill making its way through the state legislature could make the Bible the official state book of Louisiana. read more
GOP "shoe truthers" target Hillary... midnight tonight for extended Obamacare deadline... and "awww" moment for First Lady, toddler, and stickers. read more
Pres. Obama praised the Pope today during the White House Easter Prayer Breakfast, talking about his important “message of justice and inclusion.” Rev. Sharpton, who attended the event, reflects on why that message is needed more than ever. watch
John Sununu, the former Romney supporter who once called himself the “crazy uncle” of the 2012 campaign, has joined New Hampshire Senate hopeful Scott Brown, and already has brought his first gaff. watch
Days after Pres. Obama called out voter suppression at a speech at the National Action Network convention, some Republicans are bringing their usual skepticism. What will it take to get them to join the cause to restore the Voting Rights Act? watch
