Madelyn , a mother of three and a recipient of SNAP and Medicaid , shares how the sudden suspension of these supports put her family in a state of fear and uncertainty. After an investigation related to her husband’s immigration status, she was forced to face an unjust choice: protect her family or ensure food and medical care for her children. Her story reflects the reality of millions of families in the United States who suffer under policies that punish survival. Madelyn calls for unity,...

In Pennsylvania, hospital closures have hit many communities hard, especially immigrant families. During a free health service in Delaware County, we met Mayra, a woman who bravely shared what it means to live without access to healthcare. “It’s quite difficult because sometimes you get sick… there are no places to go. Sometimes people die,” she told us. For her, these services are a temporary relief, but also a reminder of the huge debt owed to her community. Her message is clear: unity can...

In Untold Stories from Radio Milpa, we explore the crisis caused by the closure of hospitals in Delaware County, where thousands of healthcare workers have lost their jobs and communities have been left without vital medical care. Through testimonies like Dawn’s—whose husband survived thanks to the Crozer-Chester hospital—and the voices of nurses and activists, a painful reality becomes clear: when profit is placed above people, communities are left unprotected. Organizations such as People...