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UPDATE: House Committee Advances Proposal to Strip $715 Billion from Medicaid

As the House Energy and Commerce committee debated legislation that would strip $715 billion from Medicaid, several people voicing their opposition in the chamber were arrested by Capitol Police.

‘Disability is Everywhere’ — Yet Anti-Disability Hate Crimes Rising

Although disability impacts well over a quarter of Americans, anti-disability hate is on the rise — including violent crime.

How Medi-Cal is Helping California’s Growing Older and Disabled Adults

For the over six million Californians aged 65 and over, and the over seven and a half million with a disability, getting the care they need has not always been easy.

Going to Vote, Going to Church? In Alabama, Don’t Rely on Public Transit

Alabama is among just a handful of states where public transit is paid for not by the state but cities and counties, according to their ability and willingness to pay for it.

Disabled Students Turn to Filmmaking to Share Stories of Being Bullied at School

The ‘Rise Above’ project aims to change stereotypes about disabled people and reduce school bullying.

How to Ease L.A. Homeless Crisis – Voters See Coordination as Key, Not Taxation

With more than 65,000 people living on Los Angeles County’s streets, there’s desperation in the air. Despite all efforts to address it, the situation...

Vaccinating Ethnic Elders and Disabled – Hardest to Reach, Most at Risk

Seniors and the disabled are particularly vulnerable during the pandemic and are getting vaccines at a lower rate than the general population.