Fixing Society’s Toughest Problems? ‘It’s On You’
How did we come to think of society’s toughest problems as something for individuals to manage rather than governments to regulate?
The Long Push To Blame Systemic Problems On Individuals
“It’s on You” chronicles how corporations and behavioral economists pushed for huge, systemic problems to be fixed by personal choices.
Slow Release Of Federal Science Funds Holds Up Research
Some money allocated for scientific research has been restored to the federal budget, but the White House OMB has been slow to release it.
EPA Rescinds The Legal Basis For Regulating Greenhouse Gases
The endangerment finding forced the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Now, the agency says it doesn’t have the authority to do that.
AMA Joins Effort To Launch Independent Vaccine Review Panel
The American Medical Association and Vaccine Integrity Project are partnering to create a vaccine review process independent from the CDC.
Why Worry About My Data If I Have Nothing To Hide?
It’s easier than ever for companies to collect your personal data and compile it into a profile for advertisers, ICE, and other agencies.
Should Ultraprocessed Foods Be Off The Menu?
New USDA dietary guidelines tell us to “eat real food.” Should policymakers get highly processed foods out of our stores and school lunches?
Deepfakes Are Everywhere. What Can We Do?
X’s Grok AI is undressing users, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg with fake imagery online. How does it work and what comes next?
Investigating Chagas Disease With Journalist Daisy Hernández
On January 30, we’ll discuss Daisy Hernández’s book, “The Kissing Bug,” and the ways we prioritize some communities while overlooking others.
States Expected To See More ‘Anti-Science’ Bills This Year
In 2025, more than 420 bills were introduced to weaken public health measures for vaccines, milk safety, and fluoride. What will we see in 2026?