Fresh takes and bold perspectives on the policies and issues shaping our lives. Explore my latest commentary on policy, health, and the urgent work of protecting our freedoms.
Who gets to born? Dr. Oz just revealed Trump's Strategy.
A look at what Dr. Oz’s comments expose about the political playbook threatening reproductive autonomy nationwide.
Black Mamas Deserve Not to Be Ignored
Why Black maternal health remains a national crisis—and what must change to protect Black women and their families.
Don’t Be Fooled: Trump’s Attacks on Medicaid Are an All-Out War on Reproductive Justice
An urgent warning about how Medicaid cuts target the very foundation of reproductive and economic freedom.
Reproductive Justice Is a Civil Rights Issue That Goes Beyond Abortion—and It Must Be Won at the Ballot Box
As we reflect on the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we are witnessing volatile attacks on reproductive health care that disproportionately impact Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people. Statewide and federal efforts to deny our communities access to life-saving care and the ability to make our own sexual and reproductive health decisions threaten our fundamental civil rights.
When it Comes to LGBTQIA+ Youth, Schools are Getting a Failing Grade
A call for schools to protect and affirm LGBTQIA+ youth amid rising political hostility.
To People Who Don't Believe Racism is a Public Health Threat
Over the past several months, several states and municipalities have declared racism a public health crisis. While it remains to be seen if these statements — which highlight the coronavirus, police brutality, environmental health risks, and more — amount in funding and more than soothing rhetoric, racism is a blistering and very real paradigm that oozes into every aspect of American life.
Is it Safe? How Insecure Can Be a Force in Shaping Black Women's Sexual Health
If you watched Sunday night’s episode of Insecure you found out that Lawrence is out here burning folks. Kudos to the show for showing some of the negative health effects of what happens if you engage in unsafe sex, as well as showing Lawrence in true “good dude” form calling all of his sexual partners and telling them they should get tested. What if Issa Rae used the success of her hit show to inform viewers about important sex issues?
The Wonder Woman Franchise Should Celebrate its Multi-Racial Roots
The mega-launch of “Wonder Woman” introduced— and bombarded— a new generation with images of the Amazon princess. But as we take a closer look at the character’s mythical origin story and past as a cultural icon, are we really celebrating all of its richest elements?
Hollywood Comes to APHA 2018
Dr. Davis Moss previews new research exploring the results of the University of Southern California’s Hollywood, Health & Society program’s work on health narratives in popular entertainment.