For our six year launchiversary, Sheeva recaps Fancy Comma’s first year of blog posts.
Category Archives: General Interest
USAID’s Closure, Six Months Later: What are the impacts and who is filling the void?
Monet Wright unpacks the aftermath of USAID’s closing, six months later.
Regulatory and Manufacturing Reforms Can Improve Medication Access in the US
For people needing prescription drugs, prices are high and supplies low. Monet Wright suggests some reforms.
For better or worse, the US is charting new territory in health policy. What now?
Politics has fractured federal public health during and after COVID. Bipartisan narratives focused on the greater good can restore public trust in U.S. health initiatives.
What’s at stake with “America First” vs. multilateralism in US Climate Policy — and where do we go from here?
Monet Wright examines multilateralism vs. “America First” climate policies and impacts.
A Moment (and Music Playlist) for Science Creatives
Sheeva shares comments and a Spotify playlist celebrating science creatives.
The 1 Not-So-Weird Trick to Lower Healthcare Costs
Disincentivizing preventable patient harm in hospitals would boost the global economy by 0.7% per year.
Congress’s Role in Trump 1.0
Sheeva recaps her experience in Trump 1.0.
How to Be a Good Discussion Moderator, Whether at a Conference or at the Dinner Table
A moderator doesn’t just pick their panelists’ brains, but does so in a way that is interesting and enjoyable for all involved.
The Washington, DC Taylor Swift Playlist You Didn’t Know You Needed
Sheeva has compiled a list of songs to listen to while walking around the nation’s capital.