Well written, incredibly designed. Ever since John Quinterno 's class on the US Census at Sanford School of Public Policy I've been intrigued by these questions and what they say about our country. nytimes.com/interactive/20…

This is the first major publication I've worked on for HKS Government Performance Lab Even if you aren't a government service provider, it's cool to see how small changes can make big differences in people's lives.

I got my first mammogram last year. I am tissue density 'D'. I followed up with an MRI, which I knew to do ONLY because I was reporting this story for The Assembly. It was $900 but clear. Not every woman is so lucky or can afford that reassurance theassemblync.com/health/breast-… #Cancer

ICYMI: Breast MRIs and ultrasounds detect cancer better than mammograms for some women, but insurance often doesn’t cover those tests. Some NC legislators want to change that. By Sara Israelsen-Hartley for The Assembly. theassemblync.com/health/breast-…

If you have a few moments to listen to this interview as a parent with your child. Possible one of the best post race interviews I have ever watched #PlayOn

As she always does, @itscaitlinhd has written a moving, haunting piece with absolute precision and power. Read it. theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

Great article about the role of early exposure in reducing children’s allergies and the importance of clear, humble communication from experts. #Earlypeanutbutterforthewin. news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/…

Breast cancer survivor Sheila Mikhail makes the case that additional screenings for women with dense tissue is the most cost-effective choice. theassemblync.com/health/nc-brea…

Mammograms often fail at spotting tumors in dense breasts. Breast cancer survivor Sheila Mikhail is trying to get expanded screenings covered for more NC women. My latest for The Assembly NC Department of State Treasurer #breastcancerawareness theassemblync.com/health/nc-brea…

"When everything is a crisis, nothing can be." Brilliant piece by Jeneen Interlandi on why crisis framing is almost never the right way to change anyone's mind or inspire action. nytimes.com/2024/11/21/opi…

"Vultures are highly intelligent, and despite their rancid diet, don’t pose much of a health risk to humans. Still, their excrement is corrosive ... and they have a habit of projectile vomiting when alarmed." Great read Elizabeth Friend Julia Wall The Assembly tinyurl.com/26ujn77j

Can something that's good for teeth be bad for brains? Here's my latest piece exploring a fluoride study in Eastern North Carolina and why the topic is so heated. The Assembly Julia Wall UNC Dental School Fluoride Action Network Kyla Taylor theassemblync.com/health/fluorid…

Fluoride has been a hot topic for decades. Is it helpful or harmful? Yes. Here's my latest piece for The Assembly about how a new study in North Carolina aims to provide more answers. theassemblync.com/health/fluorid… #fluoride

As a Marion Nestle fan, I loved this delightful profile of her by Elizabeth G. Dunn. Makes me wish I could chat food politics with her over a lunch of intentionally small bagel sandwiches. nytimes.com/2025/04/07/wel…

Delightful advice here. nytimes.com/interactive/20…

While much of the debate about “One Big Beautiful Bill” focuses on cuts to Medicaid, more than 1 million North Carolinians who buy private health insurance through the ACA would pay more. By Sara Israelsen-Hartley for The Assembly. #ncpol theassemblync.com/politics/legis…

On Medicaid? Be concerned. Not on Medicaid? Also be concerned. If H.R. 1 passes, you might have to pay thousands more for health insurance. NC data, but relevant for all. My latest for The Assembly Kody Kinsley Dr.DowlerNCMedicaid NCDHHS North Carolina Healthcare Association theassemblync.com/politics/legis…

How Congress votes on this bill in the next few days has huge ramifications for the health of thousands of people in NC and around the country. Maybe even you, too. #Medicaid #HR1 The Assembly theassemblync.com/politics/legis…