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Man Says ICE Isn’t Treating His Cancer — and His Isn’t the Only Case of Neglect
At least six people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. José is worried that he could be next.
Poll: Most Recognize Trump’s Budget Bill Will Lead to Millions Losing Insurance
Nearly three-quarters of Americans worry that cuts to Medicaid will lead to more adults and children becoming uninsured.
Disability Activists Bring Wisdom From the Pandemic to New Struggles Under Trump
White House rhetoric dehumanizes disabled communities, but activists continue to organize for access, care and justice.
Community-Based Violence Reduction Efforts Could Be Casualties of GOP Budget
The GOP budget’s cuts to Medicaid threaten to decimate 59 trauma recovery centers in 15 states.
As We Defend Medicaid, We Can’t Lose Sight of the End Goal: Free, Universal Care
While the GOP slashes health care funding at the federal level, some state governors are following suit.
Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Will Lead to 51,000 Preventable Deaths Each Year
Annual cuts to Medicaid would average $70 billion — roughly the same amount the wealthy will save in tax cuts.
Mothers of Imprisoned Sons Struggle Emotionally and Financially With No Support
Right now in the US, more than a million mothers are pouring energy and money into trying to care for incarcerated sons.
Canada Sees Record Numbers of US Doctors Crossing the Border
In the months since Trump was reelected, US doctors have shown skyrocketing interest in becoming licensed in Canada.
Trump Admin Wants to Deport 4-Year-Old Who May Die If She Loses Medical Care
The family received a letter last month stating that their legal status had been terminated.
Bishop William Barber: GOP Budget Is a Form of Social and Political Murder
“The reason I use the word ‘murder’ is because they know that it’s going to cause death,” Barber says.