Extraordinary times demand extraordinary solutions
The October 8 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine speaks to the extraordinary times we are living in and how medicine and public health are converging on a similar path.
Topic: Government
Public Health
Eleventh-hour policy targeting international students is unjust
This post is adapted from a July 9 letter to the Gillings School community that was endorsed by most members of the Gillings School of Global Public Health’s Dean’s Council. The text here reflects substantial revisions to the letter text. The opinions are mine, and I take responsibility for any errors or omissions.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
On July 4th, imagine an America that never has been, but must be
This year, July 4th can be a day to commit or recommit to a vision of America as it should be, a land of opportunity where all can thrive; where all who have been oppressed because of the color of their skin or any other aspect of their identity can pursue their dreams and be treated equitably, with the respect they deserve; where no one must cry out “I can’t breathe.”
Higher Ed
Support the free press
The New York Times on Sept. 23 carried the text of a speech by publisher A. G. Sulzberger, given at Brown University, titled, “The Growing Threat to Journalism Around the World.” He documented how, in multiple countries, journalists are being threatened, harassed, thrown in jail without due process, intimidated, kidnapped, tortured and killed. He attributed...
Public Health
Bad times in US for protected lands, species
Since being elected in 2016, the current president has been accused of mercurial behavior on many fronts. However, when it comes to the environment, he has been unrelenting in his consistency to roll back the policies and regulations of presidents who came before him, especially presidents Clinton and Obama.
Public Health
The challenge of Independence Day in 2019
What does it mean to celebrate July 4th? Across America, thousands of communities will celebrate today in big and small ways, with local and larger events, holiday fare, parades, music and readings of the Declaration of Independence. Some people may not get past the hot dogs and watermelon, but I hope that many will think,...
Global
Scrutiny of Chinese American scientists in US research institutions reflects lack of judgment
For a while, we’ve been hearing stories about government inquiries into the actions of some scientists, especially Chinese and Chinese American researchers, amidst concerns that they are threats to United States science and society.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
Remembering Stonewall Rebellion
Fifty years may seem like an eternity to many readers whose parents hadn’t even been born then. It was a time when homosexuality was illegal, and discrimination was an inherent part of social structures. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) people were subjected to slurs, intimidation and violence. It makes me sick just to think about it.
Public Health
Standing and grieving with UNC-Charlotte
We are horrified by, and grieving over, the senseless mass shooting Tuesday evening at our sister university, UNC-Charlotte. Our sympathies are with the families and friends of the beloved students who lost their lives, and for those who were injured.
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