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Sarah Kliff

Sarah Kliff

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Sarah Kliff

    Politics
    Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery for malignant lung growthsRuth Bader Ginsburg had surgery for malignant lung growths
    Politics

    The 85-year-old Supreme Court justice is “resting comfortably” after the surgical procedure.

    By Sarah Kliff and Julia Belluz
    I read 1,182 emergency room bills this year. Here’s what I learned.
    Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.

    A $5,571 bill to sit in a waiting room, $238 eyedrops, and a $60 ibuprofen tell the story of how emergency room visits are squeezing patients.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Health Care
    Is the new Obamacare lawsuit headed to the Supreme Court?Is the new Obamacare lawsuit headed to the Supreme Court?
    Health Care

    Many legal experts consider the suit frivolous, but the consensus has been wrong before on ACA litigation.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Federal court rules Obamacare unconstitutional — but the law stands for nowFederal court rules Obamacare unconstitutional — but the law stands for now
    Politics

    The lawsuit — backed by the Trump administration — threatens to overturn Obamacare’s ban on preexisting conditions.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Podcasts
    Denmark gives new fathers paid leave. Why do so few take it?Denmark gives new fathers paid leave. Why do so few take it?
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

    By Jillian Weinberger, Amy Drozdowska and 2 more
    Politics
    The American abortion rate is at an all-time lowThe American abortion rate is at an all-time low
    Politics

    We have better birth control to thank.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Obamacare is having a surprisingly good yearObamacare is having a surprisingly good year
    Politics

    It’s time to rethink the individual mandate.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Podcasts
    Lawsuits and slashed tires: Vermont’s school funding battleLawsuits and slashed tires: Vermont’s school funding battle
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    The state made education funding more fair, but it also made a lot of people mad.

    By Byrd Pinkerton, Jillian Weinberger and 2 more
    Politics
    Healthy options — or soda taxes? How two cities are tackling obesity.Healthy options — or soda taxes? How two cities are tackling obesity.
    Podcast
    Politics

    New York and Chicago agree: Obesity is a problem. They have really different plans to fix it.

    By Byrd Pinkerton, Jillian Weinberger and 2 more
    Politics
    No, John McCain did not make Republicans lose the HouseNo, John McCain did not make Republicans lose the House
    Politics

    His 2017 vote on the health care bill didn’t cause Republicans’ midterm loss.

    By Sarah Kliff