Viewpoint Archives

05.14.2024

Health Equity

The Public Trust Problem

On bad apples and missteps by the good apples.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

05.09.2024

Understanding Police Officer-Perpetrated Domestic Violence

We still have much to learn about police-perpetrated domestic violence, but the power imbalances and the precarious situation of survivors are urgent.

Guest Author Brian Stanley

05.07.2024

Health Equity

Science and the Phantasies of Our Time

Science must engage with issues of import while balancing continued and rigorous engagement with long-term work of consequence.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

04.30.2024 "Observing Science" title and tagline on dark grey background

Health Equity

Innovation Spaces

On how science can create space for innovation.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

04.23.2024 "Observing Science" title and tagline on dark grey background

Health Equity

Collaboration

Scientific collaboration is critical to tackle global challenges, from pollution to pandemics.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

04.16.2024 "Observing Science" title and tagline on dark grey background

Health Equity

Follow the Science

Science provides insights that we can use to inform our actions, but there are many other considerations that should factor into decisions made by societies, as well.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

04.11.2024 Looking through fence at the outside of a prison

Brutality Behind Bars: Forced Sterilization in Prisons

The forced sterilization of individuals in the United States is an act of legally sanctioned reproductive violence.

Guest Author Naomi Michelson

04.09.2024 Aerial view of housing in the suburbs

Housing for a Healthier America

Participating in the housing market—not just deregulating it or providing subsidies—is essential for bridging the housing gap.

Guest Author Charles Gabel

04.09.2024 "Observing Science" title and tagline on dark grey background

Health Equity

The Perils of Scientific Disengagement

The costs of excluding science and scientists seem to outweigh the potential benefits.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

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