Manhattan march sees thousands enraged by Medicaid cuts and federal layoffs: ‘They’re killing people’ 1

Manhattan march sees thousands enraged by Medicaid cuts and federal layoffs: ‘They’re killing people’

On March 15, we marched with a coalition of labor unions, political groups, and community organizations in protest of proposed cuts to essential programs like education, Medicaid, and housing. Protesters condemned the $330 billion in education cuts in the Republican budget resolution, warning that such reductions would harm students and families, particularly those from vulnerable communities. Activists like Nevaeh and Salma highlighted the importance of investing in education, stressing that these cuts threaten access to opportunities and undermine the future of young people across the country.

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