Dear Editor at Rising Media Group,
I’m deeply disappointed in every legislator who voted for one of the most harmful bills in history, Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Many people in our state and nationwide likely don’t understand what this legislation means for our families and communities. Here’s a breakdown of how some parts of this bill will directly affect us:
Phase out tax credits for wind and solar power, which will drive up our energy costs and reduce sustainability.
Withdraw aid for agencies like FEMA that monitor extreme weather, leaving communities vulnerable to climate disaster.
Throws millions of children, seniors, and families off Medicaid and food assistance.
And all of this damage is funded by huge, unwarranted, undeserved, and unnecessary tax cuts for large corporations and the wealthiest 1% and 0.1% of individuals.
Republicans cheered about taking away healthcare, gutting clean energy programs, selling public lands, and giving massive tax breaks to billionaires. Policies reflect values, and I am horrified by the values represented in this bill and by every legislator who voted for it. We won’t forget this.
We must fight back by advocating for policies and by voting for politicians who will protect people and the planet over corporate polluters.
Sincerely, Tom Yarnall, White Plains.
