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Alvin Chang

Alvin Chang

Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Alvin Chang

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    Politics

    Use this calculator to find out how it compares with Obamacare.

    By Alvin Chang
    Politics
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    Politics

    It’s an attack on the poor.

    By Alvin Chang
    Health Care
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    Health Care

    Trumpcare’s incentive problem.

    By Alvin Chang
    Politics
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    Politics

    How much is your community served by doctors trained in one of the banned countries?

    By Alvin Chang
    Politics
    The Trump-Russia scandals: a quick visual guideThe Trump-Russia scandals: a quick visual guide
    Politics

    The web of connections in Trump’s Russia controversies.

    By Alvin Chang and Javier Zarracina
    Politics
    4 things Obama worried about that were missing from Trump’s speech4 things Obama worried about that were missing from Trump’s speech
    Politics

    Obama outlined his hope for America. Trump shattered it.

    By Alvin Chang
    Politics
    22 promises Trump made in his speech to Congress, in one chart22 promises Trump made in his speech to Congress, in one chart
    Politics

    The speech largely focused on things he wants to keep out of the country.

    By Alvin Chang
    Policy
    How Republicans want to roll back Obama’s fair housing legacy — and then someHow Republicans want to roll back Obama’s fair housing legacy — and then some
    Policy

    Making segregation invisible again.

    By Alvin Chang
    Politics
    Partisanship of Cabinet confirmations is rising. But Trump’s picks are still different.Partisanship of Cabinet confirmations is rising. But Trump’s picks are still different.
    Politics

    This chart that shows how Cabinet nominations have become hyperpartisan.

    By Alvin Chang
    Politics
    2 in 3 Americans are clueless about taxes. Are you?2 in 3 Americans are clueless about taxes. Are you?
    Politics

    This quiz tests how much you know, how you feel, and how you compare to other Vox readers.

    By Alvin Chang

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