Dwight Evans

Senator Mitch McConnell reportedly told his Republican colleagues that Americans would just "get over it" when it comes to devastating cuts to Medicaid.

Millions of seniors, children, people with disabilities, and working families rely on Medicaid for life-saving care.

You don’t "get over" losing your health care.

You don’t "get over" being forced to choose between medicine and rent.

This is about people’s lives, and I won’t be silent while out-of-touch politicians like Mitch McConnell play games with their health and dignity. I’ll always fight to protect Medicaid and the people it serves.

The Supreme Court just sided against patients’ rights.

Today’s decision means Planned Parenthood cannot sue to stop South Carolina from defunding care for Medicaid patients — stripping thousands of people of their right to choose their own qualified health care provider for services like cancer screenings, birth control, and STI testing.

While the ruling directly impacts South Carolina, it sends a dangerous message to other states looking to play politics with people’s health. I stand with Planned Parenthood and every American fighting for the right to access the care they need, from the provider they trust.

Health care is a human right — and I’ll never stop fighting for it.

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak to all of those in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and around the world who are celebrating. May your life be filled with success and your heart with contentment.