Policy Archives

03.19.2026 Portrait of a patient holding the caregiver's hand while spending time together. Elderly health care concept

Cuts under the OBBBA could push states and nursing homes to revive filial laws, forcing adult children to pay for parents’ long-term care.

Guest Authors Monica Aswani, Paul Shafer

03.05.2026 Cooling towers releasing steam into a clear blue sky at a nuclear power complex

The promise of a cleaner, nuclear-powered grid must be weighed alongside the health of the communities living near these facilities.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

03.04.2026 "We Accept SNAP" sign in window of grocery store with yellow grocery carts out front

When SNAP work requirements were reinstated in 2016, coverage losses were likely driven by administrative barriers rather than workforce gains.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

10.29.2025 Students sitting in classroom listening to teacher lecture. Education concept

With no national standard for sex education, the U.S. has a patchwork of policies that reflect local politics more than public health.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

10.27.2025 Black pregnant woman touching her belly with gentle fingers while resting in a comfortable setting, showing tenderness and connection

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will reshape how women experience pregnancy in the U.S., threatening access to care and deepening disparities.

10.08.2025 Portrait of a young woman sitting on a couch and looking out the window. Mental health and women's health concept

Following the Texas Heartbeat Act, women across the state reported a 6.1% increase in mental distress, with young women most affected.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

09.29.2025 Trash, plastic cups, and plastic bags washed up on the shoreline at the beach. Environmental problem concept and healing the world

Areas with restrictive bag policies saw 25-47% fewer plastic bags in shoreline cleanups than areas without such policies.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

09.25.2025 young boy getting dental work done

Current federal guidance to roll back school-based fluoride programs threatens to undo decades of progress in children's health.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

09.11.2025 Close-up of young girl drinking water from a glass outdoors

Fluoride has long been added to water to fight tooth decay, but concerns over toxicity have fueled ongoing debates.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

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