Nearly 11.8 Million Sign Up for Obamacare in 2018

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and KEVIN S. VINEYS / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2018 Although sign-ups nationwide were down 3 percent from last year, 16 states increased their enrollment, including six carried by Donald Trump in the 2016 election. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

DOJ to Ask Supreme Court to Allow DACA Repeal

Emily Wells / Truthdig Jan 17, 2018 The Department of Justice’s unusual request is likely to heighten the political battle over immigration. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

One Nation, in Sickness and in Health

Michael Winship / Moyers & Co. Oct 21, 2017 Time and again, "repeal and replace" has proved to be a farce. Let's focus on the hard work of true reform and get health care for all. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

RIP, Trumpcare [a cartoon from Austria]

Marian Kamensky / Cagle Cartoons Jul 30, 2017 Dig deeper

Senate Republicans Fail to Pass Two of Three Obamacare Repeal Options

Emily Wells / Truthdig Jul 27, 2017 Tuesday's progress gives way to Wednesday's quagmire for Senate Republicans in their repeal-and-replace quest. (Pictured, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.) Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senate GOP, With an Assist From Vice President Pence, Pushes Its Health Care Bill to the Next Round

Staff / Truthdig Jul 26, 2017 Several Republican senators, including John McCain, ended up siding with their party after keeping colleagues—and concerned voters—in suspense. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Republicans’ Attempts to Scrap the ACA Produce a Surprising Side Effect

Emily Wells / Truthdig Jul 24, 2017 GOP legislators struggling to "repeal and replace" find themselves facing stronger public support for Obamacare and rising sentiment for a right to health care. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Who Owns What

Jeff Danziger / Truthdig Jul 22, 2017 Dig deeper

A Lengthy Operation

Daryl Cagle / Cagle Cartoons Jul 21, 2017 Dig deeper

Gun Control’s Second Chance, Limbaugh in Trouble, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig May 7, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the House's 37th attempt to appeal Obamacare, and George Takei has some suggestions on how to deal with anti-gay hypocrites. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Dad, I’m Gay

Staff / Truthdig Sep 21, 2011 A 21-year-old U.S. soldier stationed in Germany called his dad Tuesday morning to tell him that he is gay, and he filmed the entire exchange. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Health Care Repeal Shot Down in Senate

Staff / Truthdig Feb 3, 2011 As expected, the Republican-backed plan to take down Obama's prized health care reform law didn't enjoy the same traction in the Senate that it picked up in the House, as senators voted Wednesday along party lines to block the push for repeal. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )