Commentary
How California’s Health Care Expansion is Deepening the State’s Budget Crisis: An In-Depth Analysis
Governor Gavin Newsom recently introduced a $322 billion budget for California for the 2025-26 fiscal year, citing a surprisingly small ... Read more
How California Can Prepare for Future Health Crises Amid Federal Public Health Changes: An Opinion Piece
While California Governor Gavin Newsom is focused on rebuilding parts of Los Angeles after recent wildfires, there’s a looming health ... Read more
Unraveling the Confusion: What Conflicting Studies Reveal About California’s Fast Food Wage Battle
California’s minimum wage debate has been a hot topic, especially in the fast food industry. Two years ago, after intense ... Read more
McCloskey: The Urgent Need to Fix Our Broken Education System – Why We Must Invest, Not Defund, Education
Let me share a story that highlights the challenges we face in our schools. A few years ago, my young ... Read more
Enhancing Iowa’s Science Standards: The Importance of Valuing Expertise and Real-World Experience
Glenn Branch is the deputy director of the National Center for Science Education. This nonprofit group fights for solid science ... Read more
How Proposed Cuts Threaten Rural Health Care: What You Need to Know – Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska hospitals aim to provide everyone with quality healthcare, no matter where they live. It’s important that our healthcare providers ... Read more
California’s Urgent Call to Action: Tackling Escalating Climate Disasters Head-On | Expert Opinion
California has a remarkable ability to make an impact when it desires. Just three years ago, the state earned an ... Read more
Why Republicans Struggle with Science: Unpacking the Challenges and Solutions
Jason Benell lives in Des Moines with his wife and two children. He is a combat veteran, a former city ... Read more
6 Essential Questions Senators Must Pose to Trump’s Education Secretary Nominee
Next week, Linda McMahon will face a confirmation hearing as President Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Education. While she has ... Read more
Join the Laughter: Celebrating International Humor Month with Max Boykoff’s Take on Climate Change Comedy
April is International Humor Month. It started in the U.S. in 1976 to highlight the healing power of laughter and ... Read more