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In Critical Condition: How Our Broken Healthcare System Neglects the Vulnerable

Medicaid, a publicly funded health insurance program, provides relief for millions of people. Unfortunately, most immigrants are not eligible for the program unless they are U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or fall into a state-specific eligibility category.

In this article: learn about immigrants’ access to equitable healthcare and get an expert perspective on what Tennesseans can do to support their neighbors.

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Education Equity: How Nashville Schools Support English Learners

Although all students in the United States have the right to public education regardless of immigration status, immigrant children can face unique challenges in our school systems. This month, summer intern Karis Cooper interviewed Molly Hegwood, Executive Director of English Learners in Nashville Metropolitan Schools to learn how Nashville supports English Language Learners.

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