The Slow, Painful Degradation of America's Once World-class Public Health System
The degradation of the hard-earned world recognition of America's medical science and public health expertise goes far beyond what RFK, Jr. alone represents. It is about the wide-scale dismissal of NIH scientists, the attacks on university-based research, the withdrawal of the U.S. from WHO, and the elimination of USAID.
How many measles deaths will it take for RFK Jr. to step down?
How Cities Can Create Robust Public Health Programs
What Three Years of War Has Meant for Ukraine’s Children
Public Health Is Under Assault.
The A.M.A. is Inexplicably M.I.A.
So with all that we know about Mr. Kennedy’s truly outlandish ideas, it’s particularly surprising that we have heard nary a word from the A.M.A that should be strongly and publicly opposing Mr. Kennedy’s nomination. Now is their time to protect the nation’s health — not just the special interests of their members.
LA Fire Disaster: Protecting Children in Physical and Psychological Harm’s Way
The massive fire catastrophe in LA will be remembered as one of the most devastating disasters in modern U.S. history. Having worked on the prevention of, response to, and recovery from megadisasters for many years, I have watched how the devastation of such events impacts communities and people, especially people with important vulnerabilities like chronic illnesses, mobility challenges, and other conditions, including people who are economically fragile.
Election 2024: Where Do We Go From Here?
For senators defending Trump, retaliation tops ethics
Ukraine's kids in a violent crossfire
The Campus Protests
The stakes are high, and urgent action is needed
After nearly two years of devastation, it's time to Imagine rebuilding Ukraine
Children in war, lessons from Ukraine
Joan Baez in Ukraine: A New Voice of Hope
It was our 5th trip to Ukraine. But this time, we traveled with legendary singer/ social activist Joan Baez. This was no coincidence. Fast forward to our most recent trip to a country at war, where there is fierce combat in the east and, for the most part, in western Ukraine, people living in some of the most beautiful cities in Europe.