From manufactured election insecurity to an outbreak of ‘explosive’ diarrhea, Americans are bearing the brunt of harmful policies
Between widespread cuts to vital government agencies, various disease and illness outbreaks, and new environmental disaster vulnerabilities, the United States is facing a convergence of crises with widespread repercussions.
Yet the Trump administration has hamstrung the federal government from addressing these crises – and in some cases is actively fanning them. Over the past year, the administration has moved to
shrink the federal workforce
, roll back
environmental protections
and policies intended to fight the
climate crisis
, reduced
funding
for
scientific research
and is seeking to advance legislation that would impose new voting restrictions.

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