Medicaid Cuts and Community Voices

This chapter examines the proposed $880 billion cuts to Medicaid, emphasizing the negative impacts on public welfare and reflecting constituents' outrage during town hall meetings. It discusses the importance of civic engagement and grassroots mobilization, particularly in red districts, as communities confront anxieties around healthcare and immigration. The conversation also highlights the vital role of universities in fostering democracy and innovation, ultimately calling for a hopeful, revitalized vision for the future.