American women and children are in crisis. Republicans are about to make it worse | Karen Dolan

Donald Trump's budget could gut Medicaid, cut food assistance for millions and lead to 40,000 kids losing childcare

Women and children are under threat in America.

Jocelyn Smith of Roswell, New Mexico, knows this too well. I'm disabled, taking care of my disabled daughter. I work, and I volunteer to help feed and house my community," she told me. Yet I need assistance affording meals for my family. Something is broken."

Karen Dolan is a federal safety net expert and a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies.