Low Standards Hurt Security Officers’ Ability To Make Ends Meet ReportOctober 1, 2025 Low Standards Hurt Security Officers’ Ability To Make Ends Meet Flatlining wages and insufficient benefits force many security officers to rely on public supports such as Medicaid—and industry consolidation is making things worse. Oct 1, 2025 Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass
Republicans Are Telling Lies About Undocumented Immigrants To Deflect Blame for Health Care Cost Increases They Supported ArticleSeptember 29, 2025 Republicans Are Telling Lies About Undocumented Immigrants To Deflect Blame for Health Care Cost Increases They Supported Republican inaction on premium tax credits will cause health insurance costs to soar for more than 20 million people. Sep 29, 2025 Colin Seeberger, Emily Gee, Natasha Murphy
How premium costs for subsidized ACA marketplace enrollees would rise if enhanced financial help expires ArticleSeptember 29, 2025 How premium costs for subsidized ACA marketplace enrollees would rise if enhanced financial help expires Simulated increase in premium payments net of premium tax credit (PTC) if consumers chose plans within the same metal tier. Sep 29, 2025 Emily Gee
The True Cost of the Republican Health Care Agenda Past EventSeptember 29, 2025 The True Cost of the Republican Health Care Agenda Join the Center for American Progress Action Fund for a discussion on how Republican health policies are fueling premium hikes and leaving working families to pay the price. Center for American Progress Action Fund - Online Sep 29, 2025
The Trump Administration Is Quietly Gutting Minimum Wage Protections for Millions of Workers ArticleAugust 27, 2025 The Trump Administration Is Quietly Gutting Minimum Wage Protections for Millions of Workers The administration has already cut minimum wage protections for hundreds of thousands of federal contract workers and halted plans to require companies to pay disabled workers at least $7.25 per hour; this Labor Day, it will advance plans to eliminate federal minimum wage protections for millions of child care and home care providers. Aug 27, 2025 Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass
Emily Gee on the ‘Trump Slump’ PodcastAugust 14, 2025 Emily Gee on the ‘Trump Slump’ CAP Action's Emily Gee discusses President Trump's harms to the U.S. economy. Aug 14, 2025 Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey, 4 More Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Jack Cocchiarella on Winning the Vibe War PodcastJuly 10, 2025 Jack Cocchiarella on Winning the Vibe War Jack Cocchiarella discusses the media ecosystem and Gen Z voters. Jul 10, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Mishka Espey, 5 More Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
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
Jared Bernstein on Trump’s Big, Bad Bill PodcastJune 12, 2025 Jared Bernstein on Trump’s Big, Bad Bill Jared Bernstein discusses how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would hurt ordinary Americans to benefit the rich. Jun 12, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Mishka Espey, 5 More Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
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
Don’t balance the budget on the backs of disabled people in Ohio and across America Personal StoryMay 22, 2025 Don’t balance the budget on the backs of disabled people in Ohio and across America Ohio Medicaid recipient Kyle Garvey writes about how important Medicaid is for disabled Americans like himself. May 22, 2025 Ohio Capital Journal Kyle Garvey
Rep. Sarah McBride on House Republicans’ Budget Bill PodcastMay 21, 2025 Rep. Sarah McBride on House Republicans’ Budget Bill Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) discusses how the proposed budget plan will increase costs for Americans. May 21, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Mishka Espey, 5 More Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
These 20 Congressional Districts Would See Massive Health Insurance Premium Increases Under Congressional Republicans’ Health Care Plans ArticleApril 30, 2025 These 20 Congressional Districts Would See Massive Health Insurance Premium Increases Under Congressional Republicans’ Health Care Plans Families in 20 key districts will see Affordable Care Act marketplace premiums rise by thousands of dollars each year if congressional Republicans succeed in slashing Medicaid funding and letting the enhanced premium tax credits expire. Apr 30, 2025 Natasha Murphy, Andrea Ducas
Congress is targeting Medicaid with deep cuts — and Arizona patients will pay the price Personal StoryApril 29, 2025 Congress is targeting Medicaid with deep cuts — and Arizona patients will pay the price Family physician Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick writes about how Arizonans, including her patients, will be hurt by Medicaid cuts. Apr 29, 2025 Arizona Mirror Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick
Harris’s plan for ‘Medicare at Home’ would revolutionize care in America In the NewsApril 1, 2025 Harris’s plan for ‘Medicare at Home’ would revolutionize care in America In an op-ed for The Hill, Mia Ives-Rublee and Molly Weston Williamson discuss former Vice President Kamala Harris' plans to provide home care services through Medicare. Apr 1, 2025 The Hill Mia Ives-Rublee, Molly Weston Williamson
Gov. Maura Healey on the Left’s Future and Women’s History Month PodcastMarch 21, 2025 Gov. Maura Healey on the Left’s Future and Women’s History Month Gov. Maura Healey discusses responses to the Trump administration's actions. Mar 21, 2025 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 6 More Mishka Espey, Kelly McCoy, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
These 15 Congressional Districts Would See Large Medicaid Funding Losses Under Republican House Budget Resolution ArticleFebruary 25, 2025 These 15 Congressional Districts Would See Large Medicaid Funding Losses Under Republican House Budget Resolution The Republican House budget resolution’s potential $880 billion in Medicaid cuts would cost these congressional districts a total of $34 billion, potentially reducing coverage for nearly 730,000 people. Feb 25, 2025 Sara Estep, Natasha Murphy, Andrea Ducas, 2 More Emily Gee, Natalie Baker
Opinion: Project 2025 would be a death sentence for patients like me Personal StoryNovember 1, 2024 Opinion: Project 2025 would be a death sentence for patients like me Kat Klawes of Wisconsin shares how the Affordable Care Act saved her life and explains how Project 2025 would threaten health care access for millions of Americans living with preexisting conditions. Nov 1, 2024 UpNorthNews Kat Klawes
Arizona Opinion: How the Biden administration has delivered for caregivers like me Personal StoryJune 18, 2024 Arizona Opinion: How the Biden administration has delivered for caregivers like me Brandi Coon, a parent and business owner, shares how funding from Medicaid and the American Rescue Plan Act is empowering parents in Arizona to serve as paid caregivers for their children with disabilities. Jun 18, 2024 the Arizona Daily Star Brandi Coon
Opinion: I’m a diabetic and a retired nurse. One of Biden’s policies changed my life Personal StoryMay 24, 2024 Opinion: I’m a diabetic and a retired nurse. One of Biden’s policies changed my life Steven Lubin, a Type 1 diabetic and retired intensive care unit nurse, writes about how the Inflation Reduction Act is reducing health care costs for individuals on Medicare by capping yearly out-of-pocket costs and monthly copays for insulin. May 24, 2024 The Keystone Steven Lubin
S. Leo Chiang on ‘Island in Between’ and Taiwan’s Story PodcastApril 4, 2024 S. Leo Chiang on ‘Island in Between’ and Taiwan’s Story Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang joins the show to discuss his Academy Award-nominated short documentary, “Island in Between.” Apr 4, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 12 More Mishka Espey, Erin Phillips, Muggs Leone, Muggs Leone, Muggs Leone, Muggs Leone, Muggs Leone, Muggs Leone, Matthew Gossage, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my life and this is why we have to protect it Personal StoryFebruary 28, 2024 Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my life and this is why we have to protect it When Milwaukee resident Kat Klawes was diagnosed with cancer on her 26th birthday, she was able to immediately enroll in the Affordable Care Act marketplace, which helped save her thousands of dollars on cancer treatments. Feb 28, 2024 UpNorthNews Kat Klawes
Opinion: Being sick is expensive. I’m grateful Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act lowered my insulin costs Personal StoryFebruary 14, 2024 Opinion: Being sick is expensive. I’m grateful Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act lowered my insulin costs Pam Bloink, a retired teacher living with chronic health conditions, shares her perspective on the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, which has cut her yearly insulin costs in half. Feb 14, 2024 The 'Gander Pam Bloink