Recent pieces address reparations, conditions in detention centers for migrant children, a new executive order on federal advisory committees, and more.
The Trump administration’s apparent discomfort with expertise has taken an especially obvious and pernicious form: President Trump has issued an executive order instructing federal agencies to cut the number of federal advisory committees by one-third.
Reproductive & Sexual Health
With abortion access dwindling, “a state of emergency for women’s health in America”
Friday, May 31 was nearly the last day on which Missouri residents could obtain abortion care in their state — and across much of the country, access to abortion care is increasingly restricted.
As the managing editor of a peer-reviewed journal, I’m accustomed to seeing disclaimers alongside articles written by employees of federal agencies; they normally explain that the views expressed don’t necessarily reflect official agency views or policy. However, I was taken aback last month when I saw that USDA was instructing its researchers to use an […]
Recent pieces address abortion bans’ impacts, defending science against attacks, the decision about declaring an Ebola emergency, and more.
New figures from CDC give an updated look at the awful racial disparities in US maternal mortality, while new proposals offer solutions.
Hours before the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 (HR 1603), the New York Times reported that EPA ignored its scientists’ advice in proposing a new asbestos rule.
Worker Health & Safety
Workers Memorial Day 2019: “There is no reason to tolerate irresponsible behavior by employers who fail to provide a safe workplace”
For Workers Memorial Day, two important reports capture what’s wrong in U.S. workplaces.
Environmental Health
Commenters Slam EPA’s Attempts to Ignore Benefits of Regulating Mercury and Other Air Pollutants
Of the more than 300,000 public comments submitted to EPA regarding a proposed undermining of air pollution rules, several criticized the agency for something that’s become a disturbing trend under the Trump administration: Ignoring evidence that demonstrates a need for regulation.
Public Health Practice
Worth reading: Black Maternal Health Week, childcare costs, and ocean conservation
Recent pieces worth reading include articles for Black Maternal Health Week, a look at candidates’ childcare proposals, an interview about social justice and ocean conservation, and more.