US Cuts Aid for New Mothers While Funding Israeli Settlers
A pioneering trial tackling mental illness in new mothers in India, already showing promise, has been terminated due to US aid cuts, per The Independent . The report highlights how this crucial funding, previously dedicated to addressing a 'silent burden,' has vanished. Oddly, the White House recently greenlit $14 billion in new military aid to Israel, just four days after the House passed H.R.
815. One might wonder if providing billions to a foreign military while cutting aid for new mothers in a developing nation reflects a 'silent burden' of its own – specifically, a burden of conscience. For perspective, that $14 billion could fund maternal health programs across dozens of nations for decades. But hey, it’s not like those mothers are buying F-35s from Lockheed Martin. So, while
American politicians lament the 'tragedy' of aid cuts, the funds for 'defense' seem inexhaustible, even as they fuel conflicts abroad and starve essential services elsewhere. After all, the defense industry's profit margins are far more robust than a new mother's mental health.