For people needing prescription drugs, prices are high and supplies low. Monet Wright suggests some reforms.
Category Archives: General Interest
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.
Yes, Larry Summers, I’m a scientist who taught herself economics (what, like it’s hard?!)
Sheeva details the extraordinary circumstances under which she, a life scientist by training, became someone who understands the economy and economic policy.
Lawmakers Defunded Soooo Much Healthcare in the Big, Beautiful Bill (especially for Oklahomans)
Does this Congress promote our general welfare like the Constitution says they should? Sheeva says: not really.