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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

04.04.2024 Geometric illustration of multi colored human figures - immigration and diversity concept

Health Equity

Guiding Principles for Writing About Immigrants and Immigrant Health

Shifting our strategies and terminology used for communicating about immigrants and immigrant health is necessary for building trust and mitigating stigma.

Guest Authors Maedeh Marzoughi, Sarah L. Kimball, Altaf Saadi

04.02.2024 "Observing Science" title and tagline on dark grey background

Health Equity

All That Glitters

With respect for the evidence that randomized clinical trials afford, their value is inflated in many ways. And their authority is always worth questioning.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

03.26.2024 "Observing Science" title and tagline on dark grey background

Health Equity

It's Time To Talk About Peer Review

Would science be the same without the central role played by peer review?

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

03.25.2024 American flag in background with a light shining on a ballot box –US elections and voting concept

The 2024 Presidential Election Is Making Americans Anxious

Those who are paying the closest attention to the 2024 Presidential Election are experiencing a wide range of negative emotions about it—including anxiety, nervousness, stress, and anger.