Health

How Tenants’ Right to Counsel Can End Inequality in the Eviction System—and Save Lives

Ensuring renters have representation in housing court would help close a “justice gap” and be a life-saving intervention for those at risk of losing their homes.

Emily Benfer Mar 10, 2021

Confront and Remedy the Black Community’s COVID-19 Vaccine Skepticism

Decades of exploitation, abuse, and racism in medicine have cost many Black Americans their lives during the pandemic. Now the government can act to prevent further harm.

Ruqaiijah Yearby Dec 18, 2020

Will The Coronavirus Push Us From Cruelty To A ‘Politics Of Care’?

Kyle C. Barry Mar 18, 2020

Prosecutors Across U.S. Call for Action to Mitigate Spread of Coronavirus in Jails and Prisons

In a joint statement, they emphasized the need to reduce the number of people currently incarcerated in order to contain the deadly COVID-19 virus.

Jessica Pishko Mar 17, 2020

‘Medical Bonds’ Save Money For Jails. Their Use Shows How Often We Jail People Who Need Care

Vaidya Gullapalli Oct 02, 2019

‘It Will Certainly Save Lives’: A Q&A About Medicaid Coverage For People Preparing For Re-entry

Vaidya Gullapalli Sep 18, 2019

The Appeal Podcast: Policing Public Health

With Leo Beletsky, Appeal contributor and Associate Professor of Law and Health Sciences at Northeastern University.

Adam H. Johnson Apr 25, 2019

A criminal record is preventing this father from donating a kidney to dying son

Larry Hannan Oct 16, 2017