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We asked people to share their experiences with these vital programs. Here’s what they had to say.

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Louisiana
Economic Freedom

Cheryl's Story

Cheryl's Story: "After Hurricane Ida hit in 2021 I lost everything."

Idaho
Economic Freedom

Audrey’s Story

I have had to make difficult decisions between bills, food, and my health. But while on Medicaid I was safe from having to make those kinds of choices. I was able to...

Story
Economic Freedom

Rebecca's Story

Without help from federal and state benefits, achieving what I have would not have been possible.

Pennsylvania
Economic Freedom

Nikeita's Story

Read Nikeita's story: "I have not been able to fill my prescriptions for a few months now due to the cost."

Michigan
Economic Freedom

Felicia’s Story

I live alone in a Section 8 apartment, and without it, I’d be homeless. My rent is $900 a month, and I’m scared it’ll go up.

Oregon
Economic Freedom

Marilee's Story

Weeks before my 65th birthday, I had a stroke that paralyzed my left side. I was cleaning homes for a living but did not make enough to put money in savings, or...

@commchangeact Trump's attempted federal funds freeze created chaos and confusion today. A federal court has temporarily blocked their illegal power grab. Let’s be clear: The chaos to disorganize us. . . . #fyp #politicstiktok #funding #freeze #trump #taxpayers #breakingnews #news #stayinformed ♬ original sound - Community Change Action
@commchangeact Medicaid vs Medicare. Here’s the difference between the two programs that help people get healthcare— see a doctor, pay for medicines, and more! #fyp #educational #medicaid #medicare #healthcarelife #healthyliving ♬ original sound - Community Change Action
@commchangeact Let’s talk about Trump’s executive orders. . . . #fyp #politicstiktok #medicare #medicaid #politics #safetynet #executiveorder #executiveactions #democracy ♬ original sound - Community Change Action

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ChangeWire

SWISH: How Safety Net Programs Are A Lifeline for Milwaukeeans Working to Make Ends Meet.

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Indiana Daily Student

Indiana GOP says Medicaid cuts will save money. Opponents say it’ll hurt Hoosiers.

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Colorado Sun

Colorado disability rights advocates fight for accessibility. “We’re the canaries in the coal mine of health care.”

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WBUR

Medicaid is unwinding, and families feeling the strain push back.

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ChangeWire

Perpetually On Hold: The Medicaid Unwinding Meant My Daughter Lost Coverage

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ChangeWire

Since its Inception, the Spirit of Medicaid Has Been Under Attack. But Grassroots Organizers Are Fighting to Expand Coverage.

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ChangeWire

More Than Milk Money

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CHANGEWIRE

A Prescription for Disaster

At the pharmacy counter, I was faced with a huge bill. If Trump gets his way, things could get a lot worse. Read the full story.

ChangeWire