The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to drastically cut Medicaid, a move that would put life-saving care out of reach for millions. The stakes couldn’t be higher—millions of lives and livelihoods are on the line, and it’s up to all of us to fight back before this dangerous bill becomes law. Read our full statement and find out how you can take action.

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Graciela—a Spanish-speaking trans woman living with HIV—was wrongly cut off from Medicaid after the system failed to update her name following her legal name change. It wasn’t her mistake—but she paid the price, with her health at risk.

With support from Raine, a Legal Council advocate, Graciela fought back. Together, they cut through red tape, challenged transphobia, and got her benefits restored and backdated. Read Graciela's full story.

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