Natasha Murphy

Food is central to health and America is in crisis, yet Sec. RFK Jr.—and the Trump administration as a whole—has continued to undermine and dismantle preventive health science recommendations.

🧵 Across the political spectrum, Americans are concerned about the health and safety of their families. (1/3)

NEW REPORT: CAP’s science-based plan would remove corporate and political influence from regulatory agencies, guarantee food safety, protect Americans from harmful chemicals in everyday products, and empower families to make healthy choices. https://ampr.gs/4z1z72X

Today is Disabled Women's Equal Pay Day! Too many disabled women are forced to live in poverty by asset limits and work requirements that restrict access to lifesaving programs like Medicaid, home health care, and SNAP. #DWEPD #MoreWithLess

Domestic violence is a health policy issue. Without affordable, stable coverage, the cost of medical care can become another obstacle for survivors of intimate partner violence.

Americans can't afford healthcare in Trump's America.

For domestic violence survivors, health coverage helps them access care while navigating the challenges of leaving an abusive relationship. Yet, recent federal policy changes are making coverage more expensive and harder to maintain. https://ampr.gs/4jTFJeX

The OBBBA’s policies make us more vulnerable to measles. Pennsylvania Republicans should be held accountable for voting to pass it, argues @jillrose.bsky.social for the @penncapital-star.com: tinyurl.com/uzh7e6vw

Are you driving change in your community? You may be eligible to earn a fully-funded MPH or DrPH degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health! Learn more about the Bloomberg Fellowship and how it could help you take your next step: americanhealth.jhu.edu/fellowship

What does it look like when a state puts family affordability at the center of its agenda? Join @americanprogress.bsky.social on Oct. 1 for a conversation with New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on investing in families. 2:30PMET | In person + virtual www.americanprogress.org/events/inves...

The consequences of federal health care cuts are beginning to take shape. My latest for @michiganadvance.com examines Trinity Health’s 557 layoffs and what major Medicaid cuts could mean for patients, providers, and communities across Michigan. michiganadvance.com/2026/09/23/t...

New simple but striking analysis from @americanprogress.bsky.social Wealth inequality has exploded since the end of 2024: -In real dollars, the top 0.1% has gained 8,000X as much wealth per household, as most American households.

The Trump administration has systematically dismantled infrastructure, policies, programs, and data that were in place to open the door to more opportunities for Black Americans. We must fight through this moment while also building a brighter future. Hear from CAP's William Roberts:

What a political win in Cherry Hill says about the power of Baltimore’s Black women voters

After ACA subsidies expired costs more than doubled and 161,000 Ohioans dropped coverage. Premiums are about to go up another 15%.

More than 150 organizations issued a joint public statement in support of CAP and First Amendment rights, in response to a recent legal threat from the Trump administration. Read the full statement: https://nptogether.org/press/cap-statement

Healthcare reform doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. We can pursue ambitious, long-term change while taking practical steps now to lower costs for patients and families.

We warned that Trump’s cuts to SNAP would equal cuts to school cafeterias. @pbshoemaker.bsky.social warns us how Miami-Dade won't be the last district forced to eliminate free meals.

MAGA legislators have made clear that if they cannot get the SAVE Act done in Washington D.C., they will get it done in state capitols across the country. Get the facts: https://ampr.gs/4atAbT8

Join us at @americanprogress.bsky.social this evening from 6-8pm for the DC premiere of "Take Me Home." Thanks to @caringacross.org, @aapd.com, and @littlelobbyists.com for cosponsoring! Hope to see you there! rsvp2.americanprogress.org/takemehomere...

More than 40.2 million disabled voters were eligible to vote in 2024, yet a wave of restrictive voting laws and regulations has made it more difficult for disabled voters to cast their ballot.

By making historic cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, congressional Republicans' "Big Beautiful Bill" threatens to eliminate free school meals for students. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/congressional-republicans-big-beautiful-bill-threatens-access-to-free-school-meals/

Trump and congressional Republicans' "Big Beautiful Bill" is expected to leave 10 million more Americans uninsured by 2034—a reality that's already started to unfold a year into the law. It's sickening.

Public health funding is national defense, not charity. By defunding these systems, the Trump administration is undermining Americans’ safety, argues @americanprogress.bsky.social's Dr. Nyirandutiye for @devex.com: tinyurl.com/savp6byu

Today, Supreme Court extremists struck down the nearly 100 year old precedent that shielded independent agencies from damaging political interference. Learn more about this precedent and the impact the Trump v. Slaughter decision will have on Americans’ lives: https://ampr.gs/43YBfuD

Health insurance is far and away the biggest social safety net gap American families face, made worse by the OBBBA, argues @emily-gee.bsky.social for @notus.com Perspectives.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/jb2ezaa9

With millions struggling to afford health care and coverage, Trump and Republicans in Congress have once again pointed to expanding health savings accounts (HSAs) as a solution. But HSAs don’t solve affordability problem. Here are 5 reasons why: 🧵

As demand for nurses continues to outpace supply, DACA recipients play a vital role in the nursing workforce, even as federal law limits their opportunities and creates ongoing uncertainty about their future. Watch Alondra's full story: www.americanprogress.org/article/alon...

In 15 days, a new federal rule will de-professionalize public health, nursing and social work degrees. @mariamrashidphd.bsky.social & Rutgers’ Perry Halkitis sound the alarm in @contrariannews.org: tinyurl.com/4u5udpjv

Nurses with DACA fill gaps in our health care system and act as linguistic & cultural bridges. Despite this, they continue to face uncertainty due to their temporary immigration status, barriers to professional licensure, and the constant threat of losing work authorization. https://ampr.gs/4eo8QD4

Hospital mergers are why your bills are astronomical — and the data proves it. Guest: @nzmurphy.bsky.social #CareTalk⚕️ Host: @laurapackard.com of @healthcarevoices.org on #MSWMedia Like, share and follow! Listen: redcircle.com/shows/care-t...

Families deserve clear prices, not surprise bills. The Patients Deserve Price Tags Act is a commonsense step toward greater transparency, helping patients understand costs and make more informed health care decisions. www.americanprogress.org/press/statem...

“I can’t afford to take time off work.” “My co-workers might hate me.” Taking FMLA for caregiving isn’t always easy — but it can be a huge benefit. Here’s how to step away from work when a family member needs extra care. @wpln.bsky.social kffhealthnews.org/news/healthq...

The next pandemic is coming. Trump has eliminated the surveillance systems, research programs, and workforce needed to stop it. New @amprog report on America's self-inflicted vulnerability: www.americanprogress.org/article/how-... S/O to my coauthor Dean Perry Halkitis @rutgerssph.bsky.social

Calling disabled voters in ID, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, NE, OK, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, and WY! @americanprogress.bsky.social wants to hear about your voting accessibility experiences. Interested? Please complete this short form: #CripTheVote

Epidemic preparedness relies on more than clinical labs—it requires deep-rooted local trust and multi-sector mobilization, argues @americanprogress.bsky.social’s Daniele Nyirandutiye: tinyurl.com/36rdjcay

SO excited that the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act was introduced today by Murray, Duckworth, & Pressley. I'm proud that @americanprogress.bsky.social has endorsed this bill & I'm grateful to be part of the the community that fights for accessible reproductive care for disabled people.

The Trump administration is making a covert attempt to privatize Medicare. For @fortune.com, @fellowwhopoints.bsky.social sounds the alarm: fortune.com/2026/05/07/m...

Voters need lower healthcare costs now. For @ms.now, @neeratanden.bsky.social and @americanprogress.bsky.social’s Topher Spiro explain how Dems can address the crisis: www.ms.now/news/health-...

SAVE THE DATE: May 19 is the 2026 CAP IDEAS Conference! We're bringing together leaders to share their big ideas on economic policy, safeguarding national security, protecting our rights, and the future of our democracy. Watch this space for your link to register for the online event. 👀

After dismantling vaccine infrastructure, spreading false information, and discouraging vaccination since coming into office, RFK Jr now claims he has no responsibility for U.S. measles outbreak. RFK Jr. must be held accountable for the harms he has caused. www.americanprogress.org/article/rfk-...

Health care costs are rising and small businesses are feeling it. We’ll discuss how public options can lower costs, what early states are learning, and where challenges remain. RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/WSpIh9jNZ0uX...

Health care costs are at a breaking point, and Americans deserve real, near-term solutions to this affordability crisis. CAP has a plan to help: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/executive-summary-a-patients-bill-of-rights-to-lower-health-care-costs/

Health care should be affordable, accessible, and work for the people—not just insurance companies or hospital systems. CAP's new proposal for a patients' bill of rights has solutions to immediately lower costs and strengthen patient protections.

Rising health care costs are pushing Americans to a breaking point. CAP's new proposal for a patients' bill of rights would provide immediate relief on premiums, deductibles, and insurance denials: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/a-patients-bill-of-rights-to-lower-health-care-costs/

The Center for American Progress is releasing a new set of proposals aimed at curbing hospital and insurance costs, and making it harder for insurers to deny care. The plan is meant as framework for future legislation that candidates can campaign on and lawmakers can refine.

Health care costs are the top economic stress for millions of Americans. A new @americanprogress.bsky.social plan outlines how to: ✔️ Lower premiums ✔️ Cut deductibles ✔️ Stop price gouging ✔️ End prior authorization Learn more: www.americanprogress.org/article/a-pa...

While the Trump administration has cut $1 trillion in taxes for the rich and has reportedly just requested an additional $200 billion for its immoral war in Iran, it continues to cut programs like Medicare that assist disabled people. https://ampr.gs/4dcdll4

Trump's tariffs are a hefty tax on small businesses, with the average small-business importer paying $306k in additional tariffs since March 2025. And in 15 states, that average is even higher. www.americanprogress.org/article/in-t...

Trump's obsession with the SAVE Act could impact your ability to vote—the bill cannot become law.