Avian influenza (H5N1), or bird flu, is a highly contagious virus that primarily affects birds but has recently mutated more quickly and spread more aggressively enhancing its ability to infect a wider range of species. Bird flu has adapted to impact mammals, including cattle, felines, raccoons, and sea lions, signaling its potential to cause […]

On February 14, 2025, a second federal judge halted President Trump’s executive order banning federal support for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19. The “denial-of-care” executive order came after a barrage of other orders discriminating against trans and nonbinary Americans in areas like the military, sports, and federal prisons. President Trump’s denial-of-care executive […]

Medicaid work requirements have been proposed over the years by lawmakers at the federal level and in various states to reduce government spending. Work requirements have also been proposed as a means of removing theoretical disincentives for able-bodied adults to seek and maintain employment.  Work requirements are not a novel concept in […]

On January 20th, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14168, titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government”. With this executive order, Trump has made it the policy of the United States to recognize only two sexes, male and female. On February 19th, 2025, […]

“No one should have to be fighting and insurance at the same time,” said Arete Tsoukalas, a 26-year-old who was diagnosed with leukemia. Tsoukalas’ treatment came at a hefty price, as she was forced to shell out a $13,000 per month copay for the treatment drug she required, a copay she simply could […]