Politics & Policy
Analyzing how political decisions and policies shape public health practices and outcomes.
When Health Messaging Misses the Mark
Rowena Lindsay
Sep 17, 2025
Visual demonstrations on social media can help explain medical procedures, but without clear language, they may also heighten anxiety.
A Cruel Summer for Medicaid
Paul Shafer
Sep 12, 2025
President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act slashed $1 trillion from Medicaid. The consequences may cost thousands of lives.
The Court Case That Preceded Thousands of Preventable Gun Deaths
Rowena Lindsay
Sep 10, 2025
Since McDonald v. Chicago, the number of pediatric firearm deaths has surpassed pre-decision trends in states with the most permissive laws.
How Aid Cuts Threaten Global Health Gains
Rowena Lindsay
May 12, 2025
Recent U.S. funding cuts will likely increase maternal, child, and infant mortality, undermining decades of progress in global health.
Public Health and the New Administration: The First 100 Days.
May 1, 2025
In Conversation with Kerwin Amo and Daniella Montero
Feb 6, 2025
Consequences of Fake News
Lia Musumeci
Jan 29, 2025
Combating misinformation requires the combined efforts of social media platforms, users, and society as a whole.
Trump's Return Puts Inflation Reduction Act in Jeopardy
Katherine O'Malley
Jan 17, 2025
As Trump takes office, Biden's IRA faces potential repeal, threatening drug price protections for Medicare and privately insured Americans.
'Building Power from the Ground Up'
Jan 14, 2025
Jamila Michener, associate professor at Cornell University, discusses her work at the intersection of health policy, political engagement, and community empowerment.