Polling shows that more Americans blame Republicans than Democrats for the shutdown.
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A few days before the passage of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, the White House released a “Myth vs. Fact” document to counter criticism of the inclusion of work requirements for Medicaid eligibility. The proposed new rules need not cause worry among Americans, the document implied, because only “able-bodied adults” would have to […]
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The Deceptive Phrase Behind Trump’s Medicaid Purge Read Post »
North Carolina and Idaho have already announced plans to cut payments to hospitals, doctors, and caregivers.
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States Are Scrambling to Cut Medicaid Before Trump’s Cuts Even Hit Read Post »
Armond Dai has been living with Long Covid since his second infection, in September 2023. In December, his symptoms forced him to leave his job in architectural design; since March, he’s been on Medicaid. Dai, who lives in California, is one of many chronically ill and disabled people who, under new Medicaid work requirements included […]
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The Biggest Hurdle to Trump’s Medicaid Work Requirements: The War on Disabled Workers Read Post »
At least one Planned Parenthood affiliate is preparing to drop abortion services in an apparent bid to remain eligible to participate in Medicaid under the GOP budget law enacted this summer. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) is not scheduling abortion appointments beyond September 30, two sources confirm to Autonomy News. Under the Congressional budget’s “defund” […]
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Wisconsin Planned Parenthood Will Stop Abortions—Even Though They’re Legal Read Post »
“The Trump administration doesn’t solve problems, it hides them,” Rep. Shontel Brown said in response.
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Trump Nixes Key USDA Hunger Report Months After Historic Cuts to Food Assistance Read Post »
Some state leaders are warning constituents to expect massive Medicaid rollbacks forced by Trump’s federal budget.
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Trump’s Health Care Funding Cuts Leave States With Impossible Budget Choices Read Post »
The August shuttering of Weiss Memorial Hospital is just the latest casualty of private equity-backed hospital closures.
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Chicago Hospital’s Closure Is a Canary in Coal Mine for Corporatized Health Care Read Post »
Freddie Elmore hasn’t worked for around 20 years. Now, he’s trying to figure out how, and if, he can return to the workforce—not because he thinks he can do so while managing his health, but because he is concerned that he will lose Medicaid. To retain Medicaid coverage, Elmore, who lives with disorders including central […]
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RFK Jr. Is Getting Personal Authority Over Who to Kick Off Medicaid Read Post »
Trump’s “no tax on tips” provision is “political snake oil,” one living wage advocate said.
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Millionaire Legislator Leaves $3 Tip in Celebration of Trump’s “No Tax on Tips” Read Post »
Truthout speaks to filmmaker Reid Davenport about assisted suicide, Medicaid cuts, and the fight for disabled lives.
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Is Assisted Suicide About Autonomy or Coercion? A New Film Asks Hard Questions. Read Post »
Experts worry a lack of access could lead to death and chronic illnesses, and worsen economic disparities.
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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Life-Saving Care for Rural Black Families Read Post »
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