This Michigander has some choice words for proposed healthcare cuts

By Karel Vega

June 17, 2025

The cruelty behind Republican-led cuts to Medicaid isn’t a flaw in the plan. It’s the point.

And this Michigander is calling it out.

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Karel Vega

Karel Vega is The ’Gander’s newsletter editor. Coming from a long background in public radio, Karel strives to find stories that inform and inspire local communities. Before joining The ’Gander, Karel served as managing editor at WKAR, the NPR affiliate in East Lansing, Michigan.

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