View from a Medina, Ohio kitchen table: The Trump economy has created an affordability crisis Personal StoryMarch 26, 2026 View from a Medina, Ohio kitchen table: The Trump economy has created an affordability crisis Shelly Rea writes about affordability from her perspective as a caregiver and retired educator concerned by the economic hardship she sees in her community. Mar 26, 2026 Ohio Capital Journal Shelly Rea
Leadership is listening and standing up for Iowans Personal StoryMarch 14, 2026 Leadership is listening and standing up for Iowans Jill Kordick’s writes about her experience confronting her Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) in D.C. about her rising health care costs. Mar 14, 2026 The Green Gazette Jill Kordick
I’m a Caregiver. It’s Time Rep. Mackenzie and Trump Start to Care About the American People Personal StoryFebruary 26, 2026 I’m a Caregiver. It’s Time Rep. Mackenzie and Trump Start to Care About the American People Lynn Weidner writes in response to President Trump’s State of the Union address, sharing the truth of her soaring health care, utility, and food costs. Feb 26, 2026 Bucks County Beacon Lynn Weidner
At the State of the Union, Trump’s Claims Betray Americans’ Reality In the NewsFebruary 25, 2026 At the State of the Union, Trump’s Claims Betray Americans’ Reality In an op-ed published by Ms., Sage Warner writes about President Trump’s remarks at the State of the Union and how people across the country are being hurt by his policies. Feb 25, 2026 Ms Sage Warner
CAP Action Storytellers in the News Personal StoryJanuary 13, 2026 CAP Action Storytellers in the News This webpage features a collection of news coverage highlighting CAP Action storytellers. Jan 13, 2026 Sage Warner, Serena Zets, Don Wolford
The One Big Bust for Children and Families: Relief Promised, Harm Delivered Personal StoryOctober 1, 2025 The One Big Bust for Children and Families: Relief Promised, Harm Delivered North Carolina child care provider Cassandra Brooks writes how the provisions of the “Big Beautiful Bill” will harm the families she serves. Oct 1, 2025 NC Newsline Cassandra Brooks
Republicans are hiding from the constituents their “Big Beautiful Bill” will hurt In the NewsSeptember 4, 2025 Republicans are hiding from the constituents their “Big Beautiful Bill” will hurt In an op-ed published by Courier Newsroom, Serena Zets urges community members across the country to mobilize and make their voices heard in opposition to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s deadly Medicaid cuts. Sep 4, 2025 Courier Newsroom Serena Zets
Dr. Oz, Senator David McCormick, and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick Want My Son to Prove That He Matters Enough to Keep Access to Medicaid Personal StoryJune 25, 2025 Dr. Oz, Senator David McCormick, and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick Want My Son to Prove That He Matters Enough to Keep Access to Medicaid Mother Lolly Hopwood urges Dr. Oz and her Sen. Dave McCormick and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick to protect Medicaid, which helps her son access ongoing treatment for his Type 1 diabetes. Jun 25, 2025 Bucks County Beacon Larissa Hopwood
N.J. Republicans, don’t turn your back on children with disabilities like mine. Protect Medicaid. Personal StoryJune 15, 2025 N.J. Republicans, don’t turn your back on children with disabilities like mine. Protect Medicaid. New Jersey mother Theresa Luoni writes about how Medicaid enables her family to access critical services for her two sons and urges Rep. Thomas Kean to reconsider his stance on the reconciliation bill. Jun 15, 2025 NJ.com Theresa Luoni
Opinion: Dear John James, Medicaid Is a lifeline. Please don’t let my family down Personal StoryJune 11, 2025 Opinion: Dear John James, Medicaid Is a lifeline. Please don’t let my family down Mother Taylor Johnson, whose son, George, relies on Medicaid, calls on her Rep. John James to vote against cuts to Medicaid that will hurt Michiganders like her family. Jun 11, 2025 The ‘Gander Taylor Johnson
The voices congressional Republicans want to ignore In the NewsMay 30, 2025 The voices congressional Republicans want to ignore In an op-ed published by The Contrarian, Sage Warner argues that we must incorporate strategic storytelling into our national fight to protect basic needs. May 30, 2025 The Contrarian Sage Warner
Who Gets Hurt When Congress Cuts Healthcare and Food Aid? Everyone But the Rich. In the NewsMay 28, 2025 Who Gets Hurt When Congress Cuts Healthcare and Food Aid? Everyone But the Rich. In an op-ed published by Ms., Sage Warner writes about how the most vulnerable Americans are hurt the worst by the Big Beautiful Bill’s cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. May 28, 2025 Ms. Magazine Sage Warner