Navigating Public Policy, Technology, Health, Data, and Innovation for a Fairer Future
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”
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”
Love her or hate her, Senator Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat from California, has been a prominent figure in the Senate for over three decades, making significant contributions to American politics. However, her recent absence due to a shingles diagnosis has sparked a debate among her colleagues and the public alike. Feinstein, who has served on Read More “We still need Dianne”
Micron Technology, much like the tip of a spear, was forged in the fires of innovation and determination. Founded in Boise, Idaho, in 1978, it was the sharp point of a new wave of technological advancement, piercing the veil of the unknown in the realm of memory storage solutions. While not as well known as Read More “The Tip of the Spear…”
We will be posting a fair amount about algorithmic bias on this blog. It is central to the explosion of AI bases developments we are currently experiencing. What is Algorithmic Bias Algorithmic bias refers to the unfairness that can happen in computer programs or systems that use algorithms. These algorithms make decisions or give results Read More “Digital Discrimination”
Legislators in Mississippi have recently approved legislation that establishes a fresh judicial system specifically for the capital city of Jackson, replacing the existing county court system. This law, set to be implemented on July 1, 2023, has faced criticism from opponents who argue that it will lead to the creation of a court system that Read More “Silence is not an option”