Health


This Is a Pandemic of Attrition

Commentary by Joe Vipond, Julia M. Wright, and Dan Furst It’s time for our society to admit that we’ve made a mistake and change course. The COVID-is-mild experiment, despite the wishing and the hoping, has…




Medicare Needs Modernization and Expansion—

Not Privatization By Jamila Headley & Nicole Jorwic For 58 years, Medicare and Medicaid have provided lifesaving and life-sustaining care for millions of Americans, but they are rapidly being weakened by politicians who insist on…


We Need a Public Option for Pharmaceuticals

Commentary by William Haseltine America is currently facing dual public health crises of record drug shortages and skyrocketing prices. Several critical medicines are in short supply, including at least 14 essential generic cancer drugs, ADHD…


Rethink Drug Legalization

Commentary by Carl Hintz Many people support the legalization of marijuana, and few people believe that tobacco, alcohol, or caffeine should be illegal. However, “hard drugs” such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids should also be…



Logistical Challenges to Abortion Rise

with Increased Restrictions By Rachel Crumpler “I don’t know how I’m gonna afford this.” “I don’t know how I’m gonna find a ba­bysitter. Who’s gonna take care of my kids?” “My car is not running…