public health

In Defense of Extending the U.S. Pandemic Response
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In Defense of Extending the U.S. Pandemic Response

Leveraging human life for normalcy has been the theme of the U.S. pandemic response.

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The Cost of Blocking Paid Sick Leave
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The Cost of Blocking Paid Sick Leave

The pandemic and halted railroad strike underscore the need for universal paid sick leave, especially for low-wage workers.

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The Importance of Suicide Prevention Beyond Mental Health Awareness
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The Importance of Suicide Prevention Beyond Mental Health Awareness

Our approach and discussions on suicide prevention must be more comprehensive than just mental health awareness and care.

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Overworked Police? Try Funding Any Other Public Service
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Overworked Police? Try Funding Any Other Public Service

Prioritizing equitable education, housing, public health services, and more can help reduce crime and police dependency. 

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The Racial Origins of BMI
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The Racial Origins of BMI

The Body Mass Index, a tool integrated into the U.S. healthcare system, was created from research that was deeply flawed and exclusive.

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Vaccine Hoarding Created Omicron, Not South Africa
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Vaccine Hoarding Created Omicron, Not South Africa

A travel ban on countries dealing with vaccine inequity won’t stop the spread of COVID-19 or prevent new variants. It’s vaccine apartheid created by rich nations.

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