Since its passage in 2010, the ACA has greatly increased access to affordable health care for SEAAs and reduced the number of SEAAs withouth health insurance. We must keep building on these successes.
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SEARAC Condemns Ruling Striking Down Some ACA Preventative Services
Today’s ruling will allow insurers and companies to opt out or force consumers to pay part of the cost, making more than 100 preventive services inaccessible for millions of people — including life-saving screenings for cancer, hepatitis, heart disease, blood pressure, and depression, among others.
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“I began taking oral contraceptives in 2002. I spent roughly $1,440 on oral contraception, at least $160 on well-woman visit co-pays, and the cost of the HPV vaccinne (which was strongly recommended) from the age of 14. My mother, sister, and I have been able to access well-woman visits free of charge since ACA, which also covered birth control for myself and my sister.”
Southeast Asian Americans Speak Out to Protect the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid Expansion report
“I am a survivor of Cambodian genocide. I have mental problems, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, and stomach problems. My overall health is not great because of these health problems, but I am thankful to have health coverage. If not, I wouldn’t be alive now.
Southeast Asian Americans Speak Out to Protect the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid Expansion report
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The next 24 hours are critical in urging the US Senate to reject this anti-immigrant bill. Take action today and urge your Senator to vote NO.
Posted @withregram • @nilc The Laken Riley Act isn’t about public safety — it’s an attack on constitutional protections and a green light to Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
This bill is on its way to the Senate for a vote. Here’s what you need to know to call your Rep. and urge them to VOTE NO ➡️
To learn more, read NILC’s article in the comments.
Jan 14
The next 24 hours are critical in urging the US Senate to reject this anti-immigrant bill. Take action today and urge your Senator to vote NO.
Posted @withregram • @nilc The Laken Riley Act isn’t about public safety — it’s an attack on constitutional protections and a green light to Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
This bill is on its way to the Senate for a vote. Here’s what you need to know to call your Rep. and urge them to VOTE NO ➡️
To learn more, read NILC’s article in the comments.
SEARAC is #hiring! Join our team as the Education Policy Manager and lead our national education advocacy activities through policy analysis, advocacy,
and coalition building. This role will be based in the Washington, DC metro area. The priority deadline for applications is Jan. 15. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio!
Jan 13
SEARAC is #hiring! Join our team as the Education Policy Manager and lead our national education advocacy activities through policy analysis, advocacy,
and coalition building. This role will be based in the Washington, DC metro area. The priority deadline for applications is Jan. 15. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio!
Posted @withregram • @immjusticenetwork The Senate is on the verge of passing a dangerous bill that will expand mass detention and deportation. Call your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on the Laken Riley Act.
(Link in bio)
Jan 9
Posted @withregram • @immjusticenetwork The Senate is on the verge of passing a dangerous bill that will expand mass detention and deportation. Call your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on the Laken Riley Act.
(Link in bio)
Work with SEARAC`s policy team! SEARAC is hiring for an Education Policy Manager and Research Consultant(s) to support our advocacy work. Apply by Jan. 15 to be considered for the Education Policy Manager role and by Feb. 5 for the Research Consultant(s). Learn more here: searac.org/careers/
Join SEARAC in building a socially, politically, and economically just society for all communities to enjoy for all generations.
Jan 6
Work with SEARAC`s policy team! SEARAC is hiring for an Education Policy Manager and Research Consultant(s) to support our advocacy work. Apply by Jan. 15 to be considered for the Education Policy Manager role and by Feb. 5 for the Research Consultant(s). Learn more here: searac.org/careers/
Join SEARAC in building a socially, politically, and economically just society for all communities to enjoy for all generations.
Meet the final member of our Cohort- Sreyneang Lim!
Through her work with Center for Empowering Refugees & Immigrants (CERI), Sreyneang supports elderly community members through community-centered programming. In a recent blog post for SEARAC, Sreyneang shared, "Our elders are at the heart of CERI and I feel lucky to work closely with them and see their resilience."
We are thrilled to have Sreyneang and the incredible community advocates and leaders we`ve highlighted throughout the week take part in our California Policy Seeding and Leadership Cohort!
Jan 5
Meet the final member of our Cohort- Sreyneang Lim!
Through her work with Center for Empowering Refugees & Immigrants (CERI), Sreyneang supports elderly community members through community-centered programming. In a recent blog post for SEARAC, Sreyneang shared, "Our elders are at the heart of CERI and I feel lucky to work closely with them and see their resilience."
We are thrilled to have Sreyneang and the incredible community advocates and leaders we`ve highlighted throughout the week take part in our California Policy Seeding and Leadership Cohort!