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Blake's May Day Speech: Unite Against Trump’s Health Cuts

5/12/2025

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Evan Blake's May Day Speech

Evan Blake's powerful May Day 2025 speech condemned the Trump administration's severe cuts to public health agencies, which led to over 20,000 job losses and the dismantling of essential programs like PEPFAR. He warned that these actions jeopardize global health and HIV treatment, urging the international working class to unite and reclaim vital services for the public good.

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Mercy Corps Faces Funding Cuts

The Trump administration's drastic cuts to USAID have devastated global humanitarian efforts, especially in Africa. Mercy Corps has seen funding slashed for 40 vital programs, leaving over 393,000 people vulnerable. With HIV patients facing critical medication shortages, the potential loss of life could exceed 500,000, jeopardizing decades of U.S. foreign aid and global public health.

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Evan Blake's May Day Speech

Evan Blake's powerful May Day 2025 speech condemned the Trump administration's severe cuts to public health agencies, which led to over 20,000 job losses and the dismantling of essential programs like PEPFAR. He warned that these actions jeopardize global health and HIV treatment, urging the international working class to unite and reclaim vital services for the public good.

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