Shalina Chatlani
@chatlanis.bsky.social
Health care reporter for Stateline. Investigations, bikes, and dumplings. Schatlani (at) stateline dot org. Follow me on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@shalinathewriter and instagram -- @shalina.chatlani
And it all ends at Union Square with zero hiccups! That’s all from me folks
October 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
And it all ends at Union Square with zero hiccups! That’s all from me folks
One of the largest grassroots movements - with around 2600 others across the country @statesnewsroom.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
One of the largest grassroots movements - with around 2600 others across the country @statesnewsroom.com
Zach borodkin, 37, who lives on the upper east side said he’s out here representing people living with disabilities. He said Trump’s cuts to programs like Medicaid will harm vulnerable populations.
October 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Zach borodkin, 37, who lives on the upper east side said he’s out here representing people living with disabilities. He said Trump’s cuts to programs like Medicaid will harm vulnerable populations.
Ally Leon, 26, from Jersey City says you have to be here to use your voice
October 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Ally Leon, 26, from Jersey City says you have to be here to use your voice
October 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Kaeti velpe, 39, Williamsburg, said she wants aliens to beam her away from the political mess.
October 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Kaeti velpe, 39, Williamsburg, said she wants aliens to beam her away from the political mess.
Head of NAACP New York chapter says “no one is above the law”
October 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Head of NAACP New York chapter says “no one is above the law”
NYC councilmember Chi Ossé says we must fight back against Trump. #nokings @chiosse.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
NYC councilmember Chi Ossé says we must fight back against Trump. #nokings @chiosse.bsky.social
NYC comptroller Brad Lander compares the current political moment to the founding of the country when we did not want any taxation without representation.
October 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
NYC comptroller Brad Lander compares the current political moment to the founding of the country when we did not want any taxation without representation.
Murad Awawdeh of the New York Immigration Coalition says the Trump administration is escalating against New York’s immigrant community and it’s important that people stand up to authoritarianism. #nokings
October 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Murad Awawdeh of the New York Immigration Coalition says the Trump administration is escalating against New York’s immigrant community and it’s important that people stand up to authoritarianism. #nokings
Some of the organizers and local city leaders.
October 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Some of the organizers and local city leaders.
Organizers set up for a press conference ahead of the No Kings protest in NYC, set to begin in a couple of hours. #nokings follow our live coverage!
October 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Organizers set up for a press conference ahead of the No Kings protest in NYC, set to begin in a couple of hours. #nokings follow our live coverage!
I’m going to cover the #NoKings protest in nyc today for @statesnewsroom.com and @stateline.org! Follow me for updates and pics!
October 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I’m going to cover the #NoKings protest in nyc today for @statesnewsroom.com and @stateline.org! Follow me for updates and pics!
In 2015, the year before Louisiana expanded Medicaid, the uninsured rate among working-age adults in East Carroll Parish was nearly 35%. By 2021, that number was 12.7%.
“Why are we going back?” provider Jennifer Newton asked. “We’ve made so much progress.”
“Why are we going back?” provider Jennifer Newton asked. “We’ve made so much progress.”
July 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
In 2015, the year before Louisiana expanded Medicaid, the uninsured rate among working-age adults in East Carroll Parish was nearly 35%. By 2021, that number was 12.7%.
“Why are we going back?” provider Jennifer Newton asked. “We’ve made so much progress.”
“Why are we going back?” provider Jennifer Newton asked. “We’ve made so much progress.”
Also in Greenville, Jennifer Morris, 44, struggles with debilitating headaches from a disorder --hemicrania continua. She gets Medicaid via her disability to pay for her meds. She's worried it could go away. And she certainly needs work flexibility.
July 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Also in Greenville, Jennifer Morris, 44, struggles with debilitating headaches from a disorder --hemicrania continua. She gets Medicaid via her disability to pay for her meds. She's worried it could go away. And she certainly needs work flexibility.
Over in Greenville, MS, where the state did not expand Medicaid to adults, April McNair, 45, had a baby 17 yrs ago. She was kicked off right after giving birth. She had complications and got a $2,500 bill.
“I ended up with a significant bill, all bc I did not have Medicaid.”
“I ended up with a significant bill, all bc I did not have Medicaid.”
July 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Over in Greenville, MS, where the state did not expand Medicaid to adults, April McNair, 45, had a baby 17 yrs ago. She was kicked off right after giving birth. She had complications and got a $2,500 bill.
“I ended up with a significant bill, all bc I did not have Medicaid.”
“I ended up with a significant bill, all bc I did not have Medicaid.”
Residents say they're working as much as they can! Single mom of two, Nevada Qualls, 25, works as a cashier in city hall in Lake Providence. Even a city job can't give her health insurance. So she relies on Medicaid she was able to get through expansion in Louisiana.
July 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Residents say they're working as much as they can! Single mom of two, Nevada Qualls, 25, works as a cashier in city hall in Lake Providence. Even a city job can't give her health insurance. So she relies on Medicaid she was able to get through expansion in Louisiana.
Congressional Republicans want to impose work requirements on working-age adults with Medicaid. People in the Delta ask - where are the jobs?
“We have one bank. We have one supermarket,” she said. “Transportation isn’t easy either.” - Rosie Brown, local community organizer
“We have one bank. We have one supermarket,” she said. “Transportation isn’t easy either.” - Rosie Brown, local community organizer
July 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Congressional Republicans want to impose work requirements on working-age adults with Medicaid. People in the Delta ask - where are the jobs?
“We have one bank. We have one supermarket,” she said. “Transportation isn’t easy either.” - Rosie Brown, local community organizer
“We have one bank. We have one supermarket,” she said. “Transportation isn’t easy either.” - Rosie Brown, local community organizer
Myself and Kim Krisberg at Public Health Watch report across the Delta, people say there are no jobs here, transportation is difficult, and internet access is subpar.
"We have a lot of patients that are one health issue away from either...being bankrupt," said Dr. Brent Smith, in Greenville, MS.
"We have a lot of patients that are one health issue away from either...being bankrupt," said Dr. Brent Smith, in Greenville, MS.
July 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Myself and Kim Krisberg at Public Health Watch report across the Delta, people say there are no jobs here, transportation is difficult, and internet access is subpar.
"We have a lot of patients that are one health issue away from either...being bankrupt," said Dr. Brent Smith, in Greenville, MS.
"We have a lot of patients that are one health issue away from either...being bankrupt," said Dr. Brent Smith, in Greenville, MS.
A little creature has crawled up under my wfh desk at a local coffee shop to tell me how to write my draft :) she’s demanding but I’m ok with it #journalism
December 3, 2024 at 5:50 PM
A little creature has crawled up under my wfh desk at a local coffee shop to tell me how to write my draft :) she’s demanding but I’m ok with it #journalism
Nothing crazy to report rn, but here’s my dog
November 13, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Nothing crazy to report rn, but here’s my dog