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The largest cuts to SNAP in history will likely lead to worse health outcomes for low-income families and preventable deaths across the country, and the law’s rushed implementation timeline will only worsen these effects. ampr.gs/4lAwfEi

BIG NEWS: Virginia is one signature away from becoming the 14th state (plus D.C.) to guarantee the right to paid family and medical leave. CAP senior fellow @Molly_MWW explains:

Communities of color are 3x more likely to live in nature-deprived areas than white communities—and it's not by accident. Learn more about the nature gap: americanprogress.org/article/the-na…

As health care costs continue to rise, TrumpRx offers little relief. Of 54 drugs listed, only one features a new lower price. Americans need real reform and comprehensive solutions. americanprogress.org/article/trumpr…

I reviewed every drug on TrumpRx. Out of 54 drugs, just one—a fertility drug, Cetrotide—is cheaper than preexisting options. The rest look less like savings for patients and more like deals for pharmaceutical companies. Full @CAP_Health analysis ⬇️ americanprogress.org/article/trumpr…

The Medigap trap is a predictable—and reversible—result of policy choices. CAP's new report outlines reforms that would both prevent beneficiaries from falling into the Medigap trap and offer a way out for those already in it. ampr.gs/3OYXV9V

Millions of Medicare beneficiaries face a hidden risk - once they enroll in Medicare Advantage, returning to traditional Medicare with affordable supplemental coverage may be difficult. We explain the “Medigap trap” and how policymakers can restore choice: americanprogress.org/article/escapi…

The Trump administration is sacrificing the health and lives of Americans as it rolls back environmental safeguards and invites polluters to expose 9.5 million+ people, including 2 million+ kids, to more toxic pollution—all to boost corporate profits.

If Trump really cared about the "crushing cost of health care," he wouldn't have let premium costs double this year for 20 million Americans who buy coverage on their own. americanprogress.org/article/health…

FACT CHECK: average premium costs for 20 million Americans doubled this year—an entirely preventable consequence of President Trump and Congress’ failure to extend the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits. ampr.gs/47hglcD

Nature loss impacts everyone, but not equally. Communities of color are three times more likely than white communities to live in nature-deprived areas. A new @AmProg & Justice Outside report breaks it down. Tap the link below to start reading!🔗⬇️ americanprogress.org/article/the-na…

From fruit to meat, prices have spiked at the grocery store, making it harder for American families to afford their essential groceries. Today, we announced our plan to lower prices with a "Go-To Grocery List" of food price caps. Learn more: americanprogress.org/article/fact-s…

Check out CAP's new toolkit on HHS' updated Section 504 rule—one that reinforces protections to ensure disabled people have equitable access to federally funded resources and services americanprogress.org/article/toolki…

The U.S. lost over $100 million last year due to measles. For @usnews, CAP's @Rosenthal1Jill breaks down the real economic cost of measles and how to mitigate it: usnews.com/opinion/articl…

RFK Jr. claims the Trump administration has made progress on its “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, yet Trump’s EPA is stripping away lifesaving protections—exposing more than 9.5 million Americans to toxins tied to cancer, autism, and other lifelong health concerns.

The U.S. lost over $100 million last year due to measles. For @usnews, @Rosenthal1Jill breaks down the real economic cost of measles and how to mitigate it: usnews.com/opinion/articl…

The Trump administration’s elimination of environmental protections would expose more than 2 million kids to pollutants that increase the likelihood of lifelong health concerns—like asthma, autism, ADHD, and cancer—while undercutting the administration’s own MAHA agenda. ampr.gs/4bUiRZ9

EPA head Lee Zeldin’s actions to weaken safeguards and give polluters a free pass put 2M+ kids at risk of exposure to toxic pollution tied to asthma, ADHD, autism, and cancer. What happened to “MAHA?” 🚨 Read more: americanprogress.org/article/how-th…

Climate change is putting Americans at risk: deadlier storms, extreme heat, flooding, and more. The Trump Administration's Greenland fixation is an admission that these climate threats are real, urgent, and driving geopolitical competition. americanprogress.org/article/the-tr…

NEW: CAP's plan to stop crime in our communities—a framework that offers effective solutions to protect Americans from crime, achieve real accountability, and ensure swift and certain delivery of justice. ampr.gs/4t8chUR