Public Health & Policy Archives

Could the U.S. Bring Back the Military Draft? What You Should Know

March 10, 2026

As tensions in the Middle East rise and headlines about conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continue to dominate the news, many Americans are asking a question that…

Trump Sacks Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary

March 6, 2026

The political turmoil surrounding former South Dakota governor Kristi Noem reached a dramatic turning point this week when Donald Trump removed her from her role as Secretary of the Department…

Trump Says “Softer Touch” May Benefit ICE, Agent Drawdown Announced

February 6, 2026

President Donald Trump rarely changes tone on immigration enforcement in public. That’s part of his brand, and it has been for years. But in a nationally televised interview with NBC…

New VA Abortion Ban and What It Means for Veterans

January 28, 2026

How the recent policy changes affect reproductive care for VA patients Across the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system, a near-total ban on abortion services has taken effect…

Minneapolis, Authority, and a Country Under Strain

January 26, 2026

Two protesters are dead. Federal agents claim immunity. The National Guard has been mobilized. As events escalate in Minneapolis, the psychological impact is being felt far beyond one city. https://youtu.be/ASHoLChLrn8?si=nJavU4iy6el0jjRv…

A New Philosophy Behind the Food Pyramid

January 16, 2026

The latest update to the U.S. Food Pyramid marks a quiet but meaningful shift in how federal nutrition guidance is delivered. Rather than relying on rigid limits and one-size-fits-all rules,…

Feds Suspend SNAP, Other Critical Funding to Minnesota

January 14, 2026

In early January 2026, the Trump administration announced a significant suspension of federal funds to Minnesota, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — a lifeline for hundreds of thousands…

Clinton Contempt Proceedings Advance in Epstein Probe

January 14, 2026

The phrase Clinton contempt proceedings may sound like political theater, but for many Americans, it lands with a heavier thud. When high-profile legal battles dominate headlines, they do more than…

SNAP Benefits in Minnesota at Risk Under USDA Order

January 14, 2026

For hundreds of thousands of families, SNAP is more than a line in the budget. It is the quiet force behind grocery lists, school lunches, and the ability to put…

At-Home Pap Smear Alternatives Arrive as U.S. Changes Policy

January 13, 2026

U.S. Expands Cervical Cancer Screening A major change is underway in how cervical cancer screening can happen in the United States — and it could make a big difference for…