Selected Writing

 

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Forced to Divorce: Americans With Disabilities Must Pick Marriage or Health Care. An OZY investigation reveals how outdated regulations are forcing a choice between health care and social security. April 25, 2019


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The Lawyer Helping Free Orthodox Jewish Women — Through Divorce. Keshet Starr is serving domestic abuse victims whose faith is the weapon. March 5, 2020


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Why the ER Is the First Stop for 1 in 4 Millennials. Young people are turning to a surprising primary care provider. February 6, 2020.


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Why Black Women Are Aging Alone. Older black U.S. women face a “kin gap” — they are without a living partner, children, or parents — at rates higher than other communities. January 31, 2020.


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University Campuses Are the Next Frontier of Homelessness. One in 10 college students experienced homelessness last year — and campuses are launching programs to fill these gaps. December 17, 2019.


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‘Someone Opened Them For Me. Why Wouldn’t I Open My Doors For Someone Else?’ Aly Fuentes’ most recent move was into a “Host Home,” a short-term arrangement for LGBTQ youth. January 17, 2020.


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Can An Algorithm Be Trusted With a Soul Mate Search? This engineer has designed the first artificially intelligent dating app — one predicated on some antiquated assumptions. October 18, 2019.


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Democrats Finally Court America’s Largest Minority Group: People With Disabilities. Presidential candidates are adjusting to tap the potential of this massive voting bloc. December 10, 2019.


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Are Four-Day School Weeks coming to a District Near You? Cash-strapped public schools across the West and Mountain West are switching to four-day weeks to retain teachers. October 3, 2019.


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Granny Flats Are a Quick Fix for the Housing Crisis. Changing legislation has led to a building surge across states pressed for housing. October 2, 2019.


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Tomorrow’s Doctors Will Diagnose the Mental Toll of Climate Change. Medical schools are preparing future health professionals to treat mental health conditions linked to climate change. July 22, 2019.


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How to Solve Homelessness With Artificial Intelligence. Eric Rice is marrying artificial intelligence with social work to develop predictive models for public health interventions. April 21, 2019.


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Why Americans Are Retiring Into Homelessness. Nearly half of adults experiencing homelessness became homeless for the first time after age 50. March 27, 2019.