Writing
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Tax policy is among the most powerful tools governments have for addressing economic inequality. Understanding what research shows about tax effects on distribution matters for informed debate.
Standardized tests are among the most debated tools in American education. Understanding the evidence on their uses, limitations, and equity implications matters for responsible reform.
The Veterans Health Administration serves millions of veterans. Research on its effectiveness, its mental health programs, and persistent gaps in care has grown alongside veterans' advocacy.
Two decades into the opioid epidemic, overdose deaths have reached record levels. Understanding what has and hasn't worked is essential for the path forward.
American schools are funded primarily through local property taxes, a design that produces some of the most inequitable educational resource distributions in the developed world.
People with lived experience of mental illness increasingly fill formal support roles. The evidence on peer support effectiveness is growing and largely positive.
The pace of policy change is a frequent source of frustration. Understanding why democratic systems are designed to move slowly clarifies when patience is appropriate and when acceleration is warranted.
Debates over voting laws involve empirical claims about who is affected and what effects rules have on turnout. Research on voter ID laws, polling place access, and participation is extensive.
Proposed and enacted changes to visa policies for international students have generated significant concern from universities. Research on international students' contributions clarifies what is at stake.
