After the U.S. uninsured rate hit a record low in 2022, millions are now losing health coverage simultaneously.
that puts additional pressure on food pantries and other safety net services both public and private. States have invested various amounts of money in their capacity to warn enrollees about upcoming deadlines and renewal dates, with states such as Texas and South Carolina targeting enrollees auditors suspect are no longer eligible.
To be brutally honest, Truthout is behind on our fundraising goals for the year. There are a lot of reasons why. We’re dealing with broad trends in our industry, trends that have led publications like Vice, BuzzFeed, and National Geographic to make painful cuts. Everyone is feeling the squeeze of inflation. And despite its lasting importance, news readership is declining.