Giving Thanks When Times Are ToughThanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. I like the season and the food. I like that it’s an inclusive, non-religious…1d ago1d ago
Health Care Is the Off-Ramp Out of the ShutdownThe question about the federal government shutdown isn’t just when it will end, but how?Oct 15Oct 15
When Washington Retreats, States Step UpI’ve just returned from several days in Albany where I spent time with a broad array of key stakeholders including state officials…Sep 24Sep 24
Not Going Your Way: The MTA Trades Public Health for Pocket ChangePublic transportation needs adequate funding, but the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is going backwards to achieve it.Jul 29Jul 29
Pride Is HealthyJune is Pride Month for LGBT people. In recent years, it has become a mostly celebratory occasion, marking major policy wins like marriage…Jun 5Jun 5
What’s at Stake?The first 100 days of the Trump administration have come and gone. For supporters, it was a period of triumph and promises kept. For…May 13May 13
What’s Going on at the VA?Nearly 3 months into the new federal administration, how is the VA faring? Here is a look at what’s going onApr 17A response icon1Apr 17A response icon1
Local Food for All People“Make America Healthy Again” is a decent enough slogan. It was coined by RKF Jr., our newly confirmed Secretary of Health and Human…Mar 19Mar 19
Consider Ourselves WarnedRemember the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic? I understand if you’d rather forget. It is natural for the body to suppress trauma. We’d…Feb 11Feb 11