“I’ve never seen a more dangerous and purposeful attempt to make people sick and hungry,” said one Pennsylvania state lawmaker. Last week marked the first anniversary of President Donald Trump signing H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. But a new report from the progressive advocacy group Defend America Action, obtained exclusively by Common Dreams, […]
ALASKA — The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) and Northern Justice Project filed a notice of appeal in their federal lawsuit to ensure access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Alaskans. This action follows a May 2026 ruling in which the Court denied the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment […]
“This coverage collapse was a choice that Congress made. As a result, millions more will end up uninsured, living sicker, dying younger, and being one emergency away from financial ruin.” The Trump administration quietly released data last week showing a sharp decline in the number of Americans enrolled in health insurance on the Affordable Care Act exchanges, a widely […]
Anchorage, Alaska — Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 73 into law, advancing Alaska’s complex care work and helping address a longstanding gap in care for Alaskans with severe, complex behavioral health and medical needs. “Alaska has long recognized a significant gap in care for individuals whose needs cannot be safely met at home […]