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Grace Segers

Grace Segers is a staff writer at The New Republic, where she covers policy and politics. Her work particularly focuses on how the decisions made in Washington, D.C. affect Americans across the country. Previously, she worked as a political reporter for CBS News. She also served as a digital reporter for City & State New York. She has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and NPR.

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September 17, 2026
MagazineGrace Segers
The Dire National Crisis That Washington Won’t Touch
Adolescents and young adults across the country are collapsing under the weight of isolation and pressure to succeed. There’s no easy fix—but it’s past time for Washington to do something.
September 17, 2026
Grace Segers
Trump’s War In Iran Could Spark a Home Heating Crisis
As winter approaches, the ongoing conflict will lead to higher energy prices across the board, but especially for households using heating oil.
September 4, 2026
Grace Segers, The New Republic Staff
Trump’s War on Mail-In Ballots Could Hurt This Overlooked Voting Bloc
This is what Republican voter disenfranchisement looks like.
September 3, 2026
Grace Segers, The New Republic Staff
Is This District the Key to the 2026 Midterms?
The rematch between Elaine Luria and Jen Kiggans in Virginia’s 2nd congressional district could be an early indicator on election night, analysts say.
September 2, 2026
Grace Segers, The New Republic Staff
The Ukraine Bill That House Dems Have No Intention of Passing
Senate legislation for sanctioning Russia’s trading partners gives Trump too much power and could easily backfire, say House Democrats like Gregory Meeks.
August 23, 2026
Grace Segers
The Ongoing Betrayal of Our Afghan Allies
Tens of thousands of Afghans are stuck in legal limbo as the Trump administration makes it more difficult for them to arrive in the United States and resettle.
August 14, 2026
Grace Segers
Democrats Want to Party Like It’s 2006
Two decades ago, Republicans lost the House and Senate in a dramatic election. There may be similar political conditions in 2026.
August 7, 2026
Grace Segers
Trump’s Plans for Head Start Could Leave Kids Behind
The early education, nutrition, and health program is a lifeline for poor kids. The Department of Health and Human Services wants to erase its standards.
July 13, 2026
Grace Segers
Higher Grocery Costs Are Creating a Vicious Cycle of Household Debt
As food prices tick up and more Americans turn to credit cards to make ends meet, the indirect effects of the war in Iran could lead to families losing their financial stability.
July 2, 2026
Grace Segers
The Supreme Court Decision That Will Tear a Hole in the Economy
With the Supreme Court allowing the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, national and local economies could feel the sting.
June 29, 2026
Grace Segers
A Double Whammy Is Coming for America’s Safety Net
With draconian cuts making it harder for low-income adults to access key federal nutrition and health programs, the projected Social Security shortfall could not be coming at a worse time.
June 15, 2026
Grace Segers
Trump’s USDA Relocation Plan Could Upend Nutrition Programs
With many federal staffers saying they are unwilling to move to keep their jobs, participants in federal nutrition programs are at risk of losing their benefits.
June 8, 2026
Grace Segers
Gerrymandering Is Only Going to Get Worse
Legal experts warn that the current partisan redistricting efforts could signal the beginning of the end for fair representation.
June 1, 2026
Grace Segers
The Trumpian Machismo Infecting the Texas Senate Race
Ken Paxton’s attacks on James Talarico are intended to make him appear more feminine in an effort to appeal to socially conservative voters.
May 24, 2026
Grace Segers
SNAP Cuts Threaten to Cut Young Adults Off at the Knees
Tightened work requirements and cost shifts could result in students and former foster youth losing their nutrition benefits.
May 18, 2026
Grace Segers
RFK Jr.’s War on Antidepressants Could Have Dire Consequences
As the Department of Health and Human Services encourages “deprescribing” of certain medications, the impact on mental health treatment could be severe.
May 13, 2026
MagazineGrace Segers
The Farmers Caught in the Middle of Trump’s Tariffs and the Iran War
Soybean farmers have been hit particularly hard. Most are sticking with the president anyway.
May 11, 2026
Grace Segers
How Progressive Christian Activism Might Bring Gen Z Back to Church
Liberal faith leaders are hoping to show through community participation that they are a safe haven for young people interested in exploring religion.
May 4, 2026
Grace Segers
New Trump Rule Puts Millions at Risk of Losing Rental Assistance
If a proposed change to HUD regulations allowing for time limits and work requirements for aid is implemented, low-income Americans could lose their housing.
April 29, 2026
Grace Segers
The Media’s Embrace of Prediction Markets Could Be a Devil’s Bargain
New relationships between media organizations and Kalshi and Polymarket could raise serious questions about institutional trustworthiness.

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