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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    “The dam has massive cracks in it:” the resistance sees signs of victory over GOP health bill“The dam has massive cracks in it:” the resistance sees signs of victory over GOP health bill
    Politics

    Activists, Senate Democrats work in tandem to sink Trumpcare — and see their efforts as paying off.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Pretty much nobody is lobbying for the Senate to pass its health care billPretty much nobody is lobbying for the Senate to pass its health care bill
    Politics

    The many, many voices against the Senate health bill, and the one voice for it.

    By Tara Golshan and Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Republicans don’t hold town halls anymoreRepublicans don’t hold town halls anymore
    Politics

    And maybe they won’t over health care.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    “Silence is the enemy”: Sen. Cory Booker leads impromptu health care rally on Capitol steps“Silence is the enemy”: Sen. Cory Booker leads impromptu health care rally on Capitol steps
    Politics

    Booker and Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) decided to chat outside about health care. Hundreds would join them.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    John McCain reacts to 22 million fewer insured: “Obviously, that’s not good news”John McCain reacts to 22 million fewer insured: “Obviously, that’s not good news”
    Politics

    It wasn’t clear exactly how concerned the Arizona senator is about the CBO’s projection.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders’ plan to save ObamacareBernie Sanders’ plan to save Obamacare
    Politics

    Medicaid, rock star rallies, and the road to single-payer.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Republicans beat the resistance on health care once. Here comes the rematch.Republicans beat the resistance on health care once. Here comes the rematch.
    Politics

    “This is not a dress rehearsal. This is the point of having a resistance.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Rev. William Barber: Obamacare repeal would be the greatest moral failing since slaveryRev. William Barber: Obamacare repeal would be the greatest moral failing since slavery
    Politics

    In an interview, one of America’s civil rights leaders talks about the bill’s assault on “poor people and poor bodies.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Barack Obama just blasted the Senate health bill as a “massive transfer of wealth” to the richBarack Obama just blasted the Senate health bill as a “massive transfer of wealth” to the rich
    Politics

    “Millions of families will lose coverage entirely,” the former president said.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    “No cuts to Medicaid!”: protesters in wheelchairs arrested after release of health care bill“No cuts to Medicaid!”: protesters in wheelchairs arrested after release of health care bill
    Politics

    Disability rights activists turn up the heat outside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s office.

    By Jeff Stein