Category: Policy

In a political landscape marked by infighting and a shifting balance of power, President Joe Biden’s first term has proven surprisingly productive. Despite losing control of the House to Republicans and facing internal disagreements within the Democratic party, Biden has managed to pass several major pieces of legislation, some with bipartisan support. The American Rescue Read More “Biden’s Pragmatic Approach Yields Significant Legislative Wins But Who Is Paying Attention”

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”

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”