President’s Budget Request for FY 2026
On Friday, May 2, 2025, the President released what is known as the “skinny budget” – a high level overview of the FY 2026 Budget Request. The table included with the requests outlines top numbers
Leaked: Administration Plans to Request Massive Cuts to HHS
On April 16th, 2025, the press reported that the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is planning to propose massive cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) budget in the
HHS Restructuring Hits ACF Hard
Two weeks ago, Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kennedy announced that HHS was being restructured, laying out a vague framework with little detail available. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the plan came into
The Challenges Faced by Transgender Youth in Today’s Political Environment
Published in Children’s Voice, Volume 34, Number 1. by Gerald P. Mallon Transgender youth face immense challenges in today’s political climate, where anti-trans legislation and rhetoric are on the rise. From restrictions on gender-affirming health care to
