Policy
The Public Comment Process: How Citizens Can Shape Federal Regulation
Federal agencies are required to accept and consider public input on proposed rules. Most people have no idea this process exists, or how to use it effectively.
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Policy
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Policy
Minimum Wage Policy: Navigating the Evidence in a Contested Debate
The economic debate over minimum wage effects is more settled than political discourse suggests, and more nuanced than either side typically acknowledges.
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Welfare Reform Research: What Studies Show About Effects on Families
The 1996 welfare reform law transformed cash assistance for poor families. Research on its effects reveals complex outcomes across employment, income, and child wellbeing.
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Housing Policy and Public Health: What Stable Housing Does for Wellbeing
Housing stability is one of the most powerful social determinants of health. Policy decisions about housing have direct consequences for health outcomes across populations.
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Drug Policy Reform: What Research Shows About Decriminalization and Public Health Approaches
Drug policy in the United States has evolved significantly as researchers document the public health consequences of criminalization and evaluate alternatives.
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Housing as Healthcare: The Evidence for HousingFirst Approaches
Stable housing is a prerequisite for almost every other health and social intervention. The research on housingfirst programs has been consistent and compelling.
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Disability Policy in the United States: Rights, Benefits, and Barriers
Disability policy encompasses civil rights, income support, healthcare, and employment. Understanding the landscape helps identify where law and reality diverge.
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Criminal Justice Reform: What Research Shows About What Works
The United States incarcerates more people per capita than any other wealthy nation. Evidence on what actually reduces crime and recidivism should guide reform efforts.