Politics May 19 Majority of Americans don’t want Roe overturned In the wake of a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court suggesting a majority of justices want to eliminate federally protected abortion rights, more than half of Americans say they have little to no faith in that institution.
Nation May 12 Why 1 million dead from COVID is so hard for our brains to understand Humans are so ill-equipped to process large numbers – nevermind large-scale suffering – that it’s nearly impossible to grasp the toll of 1 million dead.
Politics Apr 29 Independents favor the GOP right now, poll finds. Here’s why it matters Current economic challenges, particularly inflation, have taken a toll not only on Democrats vying for their spots on Capitol Hill, but also on the one currently residing at the White House.
Health Apr 08 How this Medicaid extension throws postpartum parents a lifeline Four out of 10 births in the U.S. are paid for by Medicaid. Starting this month, pregnant and postpartum people are eligible to receive coverage 12 months after delivery to expand access and improve health outcomes for new parents and…
Health Apr 01 How this bill could help fill a critical gap in funding for school meals With pandemic-era waivers for school meals set to expire June 30, schools are scrambling to figure out how to feed kids as soon as this summer if Congress fails to act. One bill in Congress could help.
Health Mar 29 Biden budget calls for future investments in health care as COVID aid runs out President Joe Biden's budget aims to "leave no American behind" on health care, but people who are uninsured already face costs as COVID money expires.
Health Mar 24 Racism undermines the health of Black Americans. This physician-economist is looking for solutions Racism continues to exact a major toll on Americans and the U.S. as a society, especially within Black and brown communities. Physician-economist Dr. Marcella Alsan's research has been recognized with a MacArthur Foundation genius grant for her work in exploring…
Politics Mar 23 WATCH: Jackson says a diverse judicial branch ‘bolsters public confidence in our system’ When people see that the judicial branch is comprised of a variety of people, the Supreme Court nominee said, it builds confidence that the rulings handed down are “fair and just and that everything has been considered.”…
Politics Mar 23 WATCH: Asked about compassion, Jackson says public safety and rehabilitation were her goals Sen. Thom Tillis suggested that Ketanji Brown Jackson’s compassion “could lead to bad results” when it comes to recidivism. A former trial judge, Jackson responded her “attempts to communicate directly with defendants is about public safety.”…
Health Mar 10 School officials struggle with how to feed students as omnibus bill skips meal waivers Pandemic-era waivers cut bureaucratic red tape and made it easier for schools to feed vulnerable children. But those waivers are set to expire on June, 30, leaving schools scrambling for food amid supply chain constraints.