Policy Archives

04.09.2026 Close-up image of a male hand holding a burning cigarette with a swirl of smoke on a dark background. Tobacco concept

A statewide ban on flavored tobacco products in California has resulted in a decline in sales of e-cigarettes and cigarettes across the state.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

03.26.2026 Terrell Winder, associate professor of sociology at UC Santa Barbara

Terrell Winder, assistant professor of sociology at UC Santa Barbara, discusses how ethnographic research illuminates health disparities.

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

03.23.2026 Close up photo of pills falling and piling up on a black background. Opioid crisis concept

OxyContin serves as a powerful example of how corporate interest can drastically shape medical practice and health worldwide.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

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

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