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Commentary: Black America With and Without Health-Care Reform

Millions will be without health coverage if ACA revoked.
04/17/2012
The Silent Killer

Experts Say Health Care Reform Saves Lives

The law improves health and economic outcomes for Blacks.
04/12/2012
Paul Ryan - “Instead of appealing to the hope and optimism that were hallmarks of his first campaign, [Obama] has launched his second campaign by preying on the emotions of fear, envy and resentment," said Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) during remarks at the Heritage Foundation. “We're now getting this class warfare that pits people against each other.”(Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Commentary: Get the Facts About the End of Medicaid and Medicare as We Know It

Affordable Care Act helps so many but remains in jeopardy.
04/05/2012
Bobby Rush - “I applaud the young people all across the land who are making a statement about hoodies, about the real hoodlums in this nation, particularly those who wear official clothes,” Rep. Bobby Rush said on the House floor in comments protesting the death of Trayvon Martin. “Racial profiling has to stop. Just because someone wears a hoodie does not make them a hoodlum.” (Photo: AP Photo)

Politiquotes of the Week: March 30

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Trayvon's Martin Supporters Speak Out - As protests for Trayvon Martin continue to spread across the country, it becomes clear that many Americans are dissatisfied with the handling of Trayvon’s shooter, George Zimmerman. In a CNN/ORC International poll released on March 26, 73 percent of people surveyed said Zimmerman should be arrested, 11 percent disagreed and 16 percent said they were unsure.(Photo: Roberto Gonzalez/Getty Images)

Polls of the Week: March 30

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Is Race a Factor in Who Supports Obama's Health Care Legislation?

The Supreme Court decides if the ACA is unconstitutional.
03/27/2012
Political Infighting Impacts the Wellness of America

Demonstrators Demand Their ObamaCare

Demonstrators rally for and against health care reform law.
03/26/2012
Are Black Men With Cancer Receiving Worse Follow Up Care?

Commentary: Why the Affordable Care Act Is Important to African-Americans

About 410,000 Black young adults gained coverage with ACA.
03/23/2012
Barack Obama Signs Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act Turns Two

Health reform gets repeal threats for its second birthday.
03/22/2012

The Affordable Care Act Heads to the Supreme Court

Arguments will focus on the law's individual mandate.
03/22/2012

California Lawmakers Probe Racial Health Disparities

Legislators address high chronic disease rates among Blacks.
01/23/2012