Policy Brief #168 – Health and Gender
by Geoffrey Small
Republicans are struggling to maintain a consistent message, as anti-abortion activists have experienced infighting on how to administer laws post-Roe v. Wade.
Health & Gender
CRISPR Gene Editing: Medical Breakthrough or Ethical Minefield?
Policy Brief #167 – Health and Gender
by Inijah Quadri
The promises of CRISPR are undoubtedly enticing, but the underlying concerns regarding its long-term implications, especially when it comes to tampering with the very fabric of life, are undeniable.
Congressional Support Lapses in the Fight Against Fentanyl
Policy Brief #166 – Health and Gender
by Geoffrey Small
Eight states reported increased death rates from nine percent to twenty one percent last year.
Congress to Blame for the Child Poverty Rate
Policy Brief #165 – Health and Gender
by Geoffrey Small
With Republicans maintaining a House majority, there was no hope for a vote in favor of continuing the increased tax credit.
The Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023: An Effort to Push Back on the Supreme Court Dobbs Decision
Policy Brief #164 – Health and Gender
by Carlos Avalos
The impetus to this bill is debatable but seems to center around a few key moments in recent American History.
Medicare Negotiations on Drugs Save Money and Lives
Policy Brief #163 – Health and Gender
by Geoffrey Small
The Inflation Reduction Act, which was enacted last year, gives Medicare the authority to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies….
FDA Legalizes Nonprescription Birth Control, but Legal Challenges Await
Brief #81 – Health & Gender Policy Brief
by Geoffrey Small
According to the FDA, “Almost half of the 6.1 million pregnancies in the U.S. each year are unintended.
Medicare for All: Assessing the Potential for Universal Healthcare in the United States
Brief #80 – Health & Gender Policy Brief
by Inijah Quadri
The current system relies heavily on private insurance, often provided through employers, creating disparities in access and coverage.
The Republican Presidential Candidates’ Positions on Abortion
Brief #79 – Elections & Politics Policy
by Abigail Hunt
Overall, each candidate supports banning abortion at some level, limiting women’s access to care and cementing our international infamy of having the worst maternal health outcomes of any developed nation, at a rate of more than 17 deaths per 100,000 births.
Will Social Media for Youths be the Next Big Tobacco?
Brief #162 – Health & Gender Policy
by Geoffrey Small
On May 23rd, The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued an advisory about the effects of social media on youth mental health.
Two Judges Have Opposing Rulings, and Backgrounds, on Abortion Rights
Brief #161 – Health & Gender Policy
by Geoffrey Small
Last month two federal judges issued contradictory rulings on the abortion medication mifepristone, the most commonly used procedure in the United States.
Governor Whitmer Repeals Michigan’s 1931 Law Banning Abortion
Brief #160 – Health & Gender Policy
by Arvind Salem
On April 5, Governor Whitmer overturned Michigan’s 1931 law banning abortion. While the law was not in effect, its repeal represents a massive victory for abortion supporters across the state.