In an era where food security is increasingly critical, recent decisions by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) raise alarm bells for families across the country. The announcement to cut nearly a billion dollars in funding for programs that supply fresh, local food to schools and food banks is not just a fiscal maneuver—it feels
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The financial strain of childbirth in the United States continues to escalate, leaving many families feeling overwhelmed and unprepared. The rising costs intersect with disappointing health outcomes and diminishing reproductive choices. A recent analysis by the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) reveals that the average out-of-pocket expense for insured families giving birth is around $2,854.