Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness Big Beautiful Bill, Future of Planned Parenthood, and A Potential Cure for HIV
Larry's Health Battle
- Jonathan Van Ness shared a personal story about his cat Larry's serious health issues and treatment progress.
- Administering subcutaneous fluids improved Larry's energy and health despite his chronic kidney and bowel diseases.
Ongoing Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
- The crisis in Gaza continues with severe limitations on food and resource access.
- Sustained advocacy is needed to address ongoing humanitarian and political challenges there.
The Big Beautiful Bill's Dangerous Impact on Healthcare and Planned Parenthood
The Big Beautiful Bill passed by the Senate imposes the largest cuts to Medicaid in 60 years, affecting millions with work requirements, stricter eligibility checks, and defunding Planned Parenthood for a year. This bill prohibits coverage of gender-affirming care and cuts funding for critical services like contraception, cancer screenings, and HIV prevention, disproportionately harming low-income women and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Compounding the harm, a Supreme Court ruling allows states to refuse funding for organizations providing abortion care, which will cripple access in red states. This will lead to an increase in treatable illnesses becoming emergencies, driving up healthcare costs for everyone.
The bill also dismantles crucial support systems like SNAP work mandates, clean energy programs, and educational loan forgiveness, redirecting funds toward the wealthiest. Citizens are urged to organize and pressure representatives, warning them of electoral consequences if they support this bill.
Jonathan Van Ness details the deeply flawed and costly nature of these policies, highlighting the urgent need for advocacy and vigilance to protect vulnerable communities and maintain affordable healthcare.
