Opinion: Gutting Medicaid will make Michigan and America less healthy

As an emergency room nurse in a rural community, and a mom whose daughter has multiple disabilities, I am appalled by Congress’ passage of President Trump’s cruelly named “Big Beautiful Bill,” which will result in millions of people losing their Medicaid coverage. But we still have our voices — and our votes — and advocates around the country are working to reverse these cuts. There’s a role for everyone to play, especially during Congress’ August recess.

Despite a glimmer of hope, I remain disgusted that the majority of Republicans who voted in favor of this inhuman legislation showed their complete disregard for the most vulnerable people in our state and nation who rely on this vital program: low-income moms and their children, people with disabilities, seniors, and rural residents. Wh