All articles tagged with #welfare cuts
The article discusses the potential lapse of SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown, highlighting conservative rhetoric that criticizes the program and its recipients, while also pointing out the political motivations behind efforts to cut food assistance and the racial stereotypes used to justify these policies.
The article discusses the impact of President Trump's new law on SNAP benefits, which could result in 300,000 New Yorkers losing food assistance due to stricter work requirements and other eligibility changes, highlighting concerns about increased hardship for vulnerable populations and financial strains on state programs.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a significant rebellion within his Labour Party over proposed welfare cuts, leading to concessions that limited the scope of the changes, but exposing deep divisions and weakening his leadership.