Am I incorrect to think the Trump administration agenda of reforming government creates a disproportional hardship in daily lives of the female population? Previous and recent actions, as well as pending legislation of cutting funding and staff, dismantling and restricting agencies, have impacted women’s reproductive rights and health. SAVE, designed to improve election integrity, requires a birth certificate with same name as ID and a personal visit to the office to obtain or change voter registration. Social Security applications and issues must be done in person in office. SNAP, provides food for the needy, is being evaluated. Head Start and kindergarten are educational programs which also involve nutrition and a level of childcare for working families have been effected and so has the program that assist the elderly with heat in winter. What say you?

— Marie Sofley

Granite Quarry