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Sarah Kliff

Sarah Kliff

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Sarah Kliff

    Business & Finance
    This is the most important chart about the stock market crashThis is the most important chart about the stock market crash
    Business & Finance

    Keep calm and look at graphs.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    1 in 4 American moms return to work within 2 weeks of giving birth — here’s what it’s like1 in 4 American moms return to work within 2 weeks of giving birth — here’s what it’s like
    Politics

    It’s not just moms who suffer. Kids suffer, too.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    America’s confused views on Planned Parenthood, in one perplexing pollAmerica’s confused views on Planned Parenthood, in one perplexing poll
    Politics

    Americans appear to view Planned Parenthood more favorably than they do abortion clinics writ large.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Health Care
    The latest anti-Obamacare lawsuit, and why it might succeed, explainedThe latest anti-Obamacare lawsuit, and why it might succeed, explained
    Health Care

    A decision against the health law could significantly reshape the relationship between the executive and legislative branches.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Berkeley has America’s first soda tax, but stores are barely raising drink pricesBerkeley has America’s first soda tax, but stores are barely raising drink prices
    Politics

    A surprising roadblock in the fight against obesity.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    President Jimmy Carter’s amazing last wishPresident Jimmy Carter’s amazing last wish
    Politics

    President Jimmy Carter has spent the last 30 years waging a war to eradicate guinea worm — a battle he wants to finish.

    By Sarah Kliff and Dylan Matthews
    Explainers
    Scott Walker’s Obamacare replacement plan, explained in 500 wordsScott Walker’s Obamacare replacement plan, explained in 500 words
    Explainers

    For high-income people, this might work out great. For poor people ... not so much.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Explainers
    Marco Rubio’s Obamacare replacement plan, explainedMarco Rubio’s Obamacare replacement plan, explained
    Explainers

    Under Rubio’s plan, pretty much everyone — workers, seniors, the poor — will pay more for the health coverage they currently receive. This isn’t to be cruel — it’s to improve health care.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    I used to think pet insurance was a ripoff. Here’s why I changed my mind.I used to think pet insurance was a ripoff. Here’s why I changed my mind.
    Politics

    Here’s how I decided to buy coverage for my dog.

    By Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Ben Carson has a defense of his own fetal tissue research. It does not make much sense.Ben Carson has a defense of his own fetal tissue research. It does not make much sense.
    Politics

    How could he oppose fetal tissue research while having used fetal tissue in his own work?

    By Sarah Kliff