To call the flooding in Texas a crisis is an understatement. It is a shameful tragedy. Over one hundred fellow Texans—including more than twenty young girls—have died. People’s homes have been swept away overnight.
Senate Republicans have once again shown us exactly who they answer to–and it’s not working people. With this vote, they’re tearing away health care, food assistance, and long-term care from millions, just to bankroll another round of tax breaks for billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk.
“The American people do not want war. This crisis is Netanyahu’s mess, and deeper U.S. involvement would not only endanger American troops, but risk escalating into a full-scale regional conflict."
“Today’s decision applies only to Tennessee, but is a devastating reminder that healthcare for trans youth is under threats everywhere. Over 25 states have similar bans, and Republicans in Congress are working around the clock to pass a deadly reconciliation bill that would ban Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for trans people of any age, as well as ban ACA plans from requiring this coverage as an Essential Health Benefit."
“A sitting United States Senator, Alex Padilla, was violently tackled and handcuffed by federal agents—on American soil, while performing official oversight duties—because he dared to ask a question."
“This ban will have real human consequences. People will be hurt. We saw this in 2017–students blocked from school, families turned away at airports, refugees left in limbo."
“Republicans don’t care about working people. They're stripping health care and food assistance away from millions of Americans. Seniors in nursing homes will no longer have their long term care covered. Schools won’t provide free lunches to hungry children in need. And costs are going to continue to rise for all families."