[Music] Can you make the world a better place. Should you. That's a question for you to debate.Can you. That's a question that may sometime fill you with self-doubt. What can I one person out of the 8.2% billion do.I'm not rich. I'm too young. I'm too old. I'm not a social activist.I do not have enough resources, expertise. When God doesn't grant you miracles, remember that you are the miracle he sent for someone else. A powerful statement by Nick Witch, the man behind life without limbs, born without legs ...

This week, Americans mark 249 years since a group of colonists outraged by a distant government's abuse of power declared their intention to form a new nation. One founded on liberty, equality, and the radical idea at the time that governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed. We celebrate July 4th with fireworks and flags. But the deeper meaning of this day, of this remarkable experiment, is not about triumph. It's about aspiration. The Declaration of Independence certainly did not give ...

SNAP Program Impact - Four million children may lose SNAP benefits, potentially impacting their access to school meals [1] - This decision's human impact is significant, especially in areas where poverty's face is often misunderstood [2] Poverty Demographics - Poverty affects various demographics, including a substantial white population, particularly in rural areas [3][4] - Poverty is not limited to specific ethnic groups; Fyet County, Pennsylvania, with a 95% white population, shares the highest poverty rate with Philadelphia [3][4] Geographic Disparities - The impact will be felt across rural and urban America, with children facing hunger in hidden pockets of the country [4]

Legislation Overview - The bill under discussion has undergone significant changes in the Senate, with concerns raised about members not having adequate time to review the alterations [3][4] - The House Republicans are reportedly rushing to meet a July 4th deadline to satisfy Donald Trump's desire for a symbolic signing, leading to expedited hearings without sufficient review time [15] - The process is criticized as being driven by Trump's influence, with House Republicans allegedly being pressured to vote in favor of the bill [6] Potential Impacts - Approximately 17 million Americans are at risk of losing their healthcare coverage due to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act cuts [9][10] - Around 45 million individuals may lose SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits because of the cuts included in the legislation [11] - Changes to student loan repayment programs are expected, potentially affecting individuals currently repaying their student loans [12] Political Dynamics - Some Freedom Caucus members and other Republicans are expressing opposition to the bill due to the Senate's changes [7] - There is skepticism about Republicans' stated opposition, with a history of members ultimately voting in favor of bills despite initial resistance [8] - The cuts are perceived as subsidizing tax cuts that primarily benefit the top 1% of the country [12] Social Implications - Reduced SNAP benefits could lead to children experiencing hunger, impacting their ability to concentrate and behave in school [18][22][23] - Poverty affects both urban and rural areas, with a significant portion of the impoverished population being white [19][20][21]

What is it like to go there and treat these kids knowing they can't leave but knowing that you can. It's heartbreaking. I was there when the first evacuation from Kunas happened.There was a line of cars 5 kilometers long. But what caught me the most was that I was walking past a garbage dump and there was a family of maybe six, seven, eight that were looking in that garbage dump. And for a moment I thought they were looking to try to throw stuff, you know, trying to dispose of stuff because there's been not ...