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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Politics
    One important exception to Trump’s budget cuts: programs to fight AIDSOne important exception to Trump’s budget cuts: programs to fight AIDS
    Politics

    The administration calls for some sharp health cuts, except to HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    If Sean Spicer talked to someone on Medicaid, he’d probably find out they love itIf Sean Spicer talked to someone on Medicaid, he’d probably find out they love it
    Politics

    The program is a lot more than just a card we give people.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    CBO confirms that the GOP plan to replace Obamacare would cripple public healthCBO confirms that the GOP plan to replace Obamacare would cripple public health
    Politics

    Ryancare would eliminate $9 billion in funding.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    A new bill would allow employers to see your genetic information — unless you pay a fineA new bill would allow employers to see your genetic information — unless you pay a fine
    Politics

    Obamacare’s wellness programs invaded people’s privacy. This new bill goes even further.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    The major critics of the GOP’s health reform plan, in one chartThe major critics of the GOP’s health reform plan, in one chart
    Politics

    They include some of the most powerful health lobbies, conservative groups, and Republican lawmakers in Washington.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz and Julia Belluz
    Science
    When you picture a scientist, you probably think “man.” This researcher wants to change that.When you picture a scientist, you probably think “man.” This researcher wants to change that.
    Science

    It’s incredibly hard to find historical photos of women scientists — and that’s a problem.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    7 details in the Republican health care bill that harm the poor7 details in the Republican health care bill that harm the poor
    Politics

    Obamacare gave more low-income Americans health coverage. The American Health Care Act would take it away.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    These GOP voters hate Obamacare. They hate the new replacement bill too.These GOP voters hate Obamacare. They hate the new replacement bill too.
    Politics

    It’s a complicated balancing act.

    By Julia Belluz
    Health Care
    The evidence is clear: people with Medicaid are better off than those withoutThe evidence is clear: people with Medicaid are better off than those without
    Health Care

    Medicaid expansion is the focus of one of the fiercest Obamacare fights. Here’s what the science says.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    The Republican health insurance plan slashes funding for vaccines and public healthThe Republican health insurance plan slashes funding for vaccines and public health
    Politics

    The ACA’s Prevention and Public Health Fund is poised to disappear by 2019.

    By Julia Belluz