More Than Shortages: The Unequal Distribution of Substitute Teaching
See related: Civil Rights
Inequality, redistribution and the rise of outsider candidates
A Call to Revitalize Mental Health Wellness Practices for Black, Indigenous, & College Students of Color
Given the challenges faced by the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities within the U.S. this year, it is more important than ever to ensure BIPOC college students are provided with access to mental health care.
Health and Profit in Student Housing during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The decision to reopen some U.S. universities during the current COVID-19 pandemic may be tied to private financial interests in student housing.
The Collapse of Health Care: The Effects of COVID-19 on U.S. Community Health Centers
The closure of community health centers is likely to have widespread detrimental impacts on the country’s public health and economy for years to come.
Conservative State Policies Damage U.S. Life Expectancy
Conservative state policies are killing Americans. U.S. life expectancy gains since 2010 would be 25% greater for women & 13% greater for men if state policies hadn’t become more conservative.
Housing Insecurity During the Coronavirus Response
COVID-19 has created numerous challenges for Americans in their ability to meet their basic needs. One specific economic challenge is the ability to pay mortgage or rent.
Hennepin County, MN SNAP
Food Insufficiency During the Coronavirus Response
The coronavirus pandemic has created widespread economic disruption, exacerbating American household food insufficiency.
Rural Population Health and Aging: Toward a Multilevel and Multidimensional Research Agenda for the 2020s
See related: State & Local Government
The Public Health Crisis of Law Enforcement’s Over-Use of Force
The overuse of police force has public health implications. The rates of injury and death sustained while in law enforcement custody should be collected as a part of the public health strategy to minimize the over-use of force.
The Influence of Military Service Experiences on Current and Daily Drinking
Non-combat and combat veterans without a PD or TBI are less likely than nonveterans to be daily drinkers.
“Right to Work” and Life or Death for Georgia Teachers
Georgia is a “right to work” state, in which teachers can be fired or have their state license revoked if they strike or utilize collective bargaining. This leaves few legal options for teachers to challenge the state mandate to reopen without adequate preparation.
Disparities in Vulnerability to Severe Complications from COVID-19 in the United States
Among middle-aged and older Americans, vulnerability to severe COVID-19 complications based on preexisting conditions is 2-3 times greater for those with low versus high income.
America’s Legacy of Redlining: State-Sponsored Segregation and Disenfranchisement of Urban Minority Communities
The effects of redlining remain prominent nearly a century later and continue to contribute to racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities.
The Impact of School Choice on Public School Budgets: Evidence from Open Enrollment in New York City
Childhood injuries and food stamp benefits: an examination of administrative data in one US state
See related: State & Local Government
Subordinated Autonomy and the Political Inclusion of Women in Indigenous Mexico
See related: Latin America & the Caribbean
Digital Disinformation Is a Threat to Public Health
In times of public health crises, like COVID-19, a country’s residents must be able to access valid, timely, and evidence-based information that can guide behaviors and prevention strategies. Disinformation undermines these efforts and represents an existential threat to U.S. population health.