Edward Kissam

Census Bureau Funding Still in GOP Sights Despite Latest Spending Bill

Proposed cuts to Census Bureau funding threaten to harm low-income and immigrant communities that continue to be undercounted in the decennial census.

New Report Details the Harmful Legacy of Trump’s Subversion of Public Health

The report provides details about the genesis of Title 42 and how political calculations "steamrolled" pandemic science and public health.

Comercializar la respuesta de Covid-19 es una mala noticia en todos los frentes

Los comentarios del coordinador de la respuesta a Covid de la Casa Blanca apuntan a un cambio que podría empeorar las disparidades sanitarias existentes.

‘Commercializing’ Covid-19 Response is Bad News on All Fronts

Comments from the White House's Covid response coordinator point to a shift in the administration's approach that could worsen existing health disparities.

‘Every Heat Extreme is Hotter’: Scientists, Organizers Fight Climate Silence

Even as the country faces record heat, wildfire smoke and a potentially historic El Niño, climate change has receded from political conversation.

Beyond Weight Loss: Examining the Promise and Risks of GLP-1 Drugs Across the Lifespan

July 24 | Experts examine the promise, risks, long-term effects, and unequal access surrounding GLP-1 medications as their use expands across children, adults, and older Americans nationwide.

As Sonoma County Ages, Family Caregivers Face Hidden Health Toll

Nearly one in five adult Californians — over 7 million — care for someone with a complex medical condition or disability. 

In the Heart of California’s Wine Country, Little Help for Farmworkers Facing Domestic Violence

Anita Noriega's daughter was killed by her partner in 2022. Her story highlights the lack of resources for farmworkers struggling with domestic violence.