Last week, the Trump administration announced sweeping illegal, unconstitutional cuts to federal benefit and grant programs. While multiple lawsuits and federal court rulings have ordered temporary blocks to Trump’s order, many of these vital programs are actively being undermined. This chaotic announcement has caused widespread confusion and panic for millions whose livelihoods rely on these funds. Federal grant programs fund a range of vital programs like SNAP food assistance, low-income home energy assistance, Meals on Wheels, clean water protections, free school lunches, veterans’ benefits, disaster relief and recovery, housing assistance and support for Medicaid and Medicare. It is clear that this is work to implement Project 2025, cutting broad vital programs to fund tax cuts for the richest people in the country. These federal investments must remain in place for New Hampshire to ensure continued access to clean air and drinking water, protections for the environment, cheaper clean energy, and safeguards for the health and safety of our communities. I’m a person with over a dozen disabilities. I’m scared. I read the news every day, hesitantly. I scan for “Medicare,” “Medicaid,” “healthcare” as my eyes dart by other concerning headlines. I’m also LGBTQ. It is 2025. We live in America. I shouldn’t be waking up every day fearful that my rights have been taken from me! I’m calling on Congress to oppose any cuts to these critical programs. Senators Shaheen and Hassan, Representatives Pappas and Goodlander: Please, do your part to stop these dangerous cuts.

Danyelle Fay

Concord