Navigating Public Policy, Technology, Health, Data, and Innovation for a Fairer Future
In a nation grappling with a lingering pandemic and economic uncertainty, the American dream of owning a home has never felt so elusive. The housing affordability crisis, a silent disaster that has been brewing since the Great Recession, has now reached a critical point in 2023, with the chasm between income and housing costs widening Read More “America’s Housing Affordability Crisis”
Homelessness in the United States is a complex issue influenced by a range of factors that contribute to housing instability. Understanding the causes can help inform strategies and interventions to address this pressing problem. Here is a summary of some key factors contributing to homelessness: Lack of Affordable Housing: The scarcity of affordable housing is Read More “An American Tragedy: Background”
In the face of numerous pressing public policy concerns, few issues have weighed as heavily on my personal and professional journey as the ever-growing homelessness epidemic in the United States. It is with a deep sense of responsibility that I embark on this new series of thought-provoking articles, which aims to shed light on the Read More “Homelessness: An American Tragedy”
Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic are both prominent players in the NBA, each leading their respective teams through remarkable seasons and into the NBA Finals. Every team in the league had a chance to get these amazing players on their squad. Butler has been instrumental in the Miami Heat’s journey to the NBA Finals, winning Read More “If at first …”
Education is a valuable inheritance that shapes the future of nations. In the twenty-first century, our teaching colleges serve as vital institutions of higher learning, poised to ride the wave of educational advancement. As former President Obama once stated, if we are to “win the future,” political leaders at the federal, state, and local levels Read More “Education is an heirloom, a catalyst for growth and engine for social equity”
Recent reporting has illuminated a growing trend to attack the national labor shortage and it should trigger a debate over the loosening of child labor laws in several states. From a recent Des Moines Register article, we learn that a bill (Senate File 542) has been proposed in Iowa that would relax child labor laws, Read More “Trends in Child Labor Law”
The new Indiana Law SB 4, also known as the Public Health Commission bill, has been a significant topic of discussion in the 2023 legislative session. The bill primarily focuses on defining “core public health services” for the purposes of public health laws. It also proposes changes to the executive board of the Indiana Department Read More “Ounce of prevention”
MEND and Healthy Together: Empowering Children and Families to Combat Obesity Childhood obesity continues to be a pressing public health concern, but innovative programs are taking a proactive approach to address this issue head-on. The Mind, Exercise, Nutrition…Do It! (MEND) program, along with its variants, and the “Healthy Weight and Your Child” program from the Read More “Evidence-based programs promote healthy lifestyles and lasting behavior change”
In the vast rural expanses of America, access to healthcare and health literacy are critical issues. Three programs, each with a unique approach, are making strides in addressing these challenges: the Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network in Florida, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of Maryland Horowitz Center. Florida’s Lake Read More “Health Literacy in Rural America: A Comparative Analysis of Three Innovative Programs”
Discovering Ted Lasso In a time when the world seemed to be filled with uncertainty and negativity, I stumbled upon a show that would become a beacon of light in my life: Ted Lasso. Initially drawn to the series through my admiration for Jason Sudeikis, I quickly discovered that Ted Lasso was much more than Read More “Be a Goldfish: Finding Joy and Redemption”