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Although certificate-of-need laws remain unfamiliar to many, they constitute needless government regulation that reduces health care access for all Tennesseans, from Memphis to Mountain City.  (Timothy Lee, 9/29)

Two and a half years ago, my nose stopped working. That’s when I realized how often smell comes up in daily conversation: “That Uber smelled weird,” or “that woman was wearing way too much perfume,” or “someone’s definitely smoking weed nearby.” (Nicole Kagan, 9/29)

With a one-two punch, the Biden administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have tossed tens of millions of Americans at high risk of death and disability from COVID into a sea of contagion without any clear guidance for infection prevention and control. After President Biden’s thoughtless remark that “the pandemic is over,” the CDC announced days later a quiet undermining of COVID protections in hospitals and nursing homes: the end of universal masking recommendations for healthcare settings. (Kathleen Quinn, 9/27)

With a one-two punch, the Biden administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have tossed tens of millions of Americans at high risk of death and disability from COVID-19 into a sea of contagion without any clear guidance for infection prevention and control. (Kathleen Quinn, 9/29)

Every day, pregnant people across the United States get the news that the futures they imagined for their babies are at risk due to a fetal condition. Some of these problems can be mediated by maternal-fetal surgery. But these procedures are not, as some have claimed, an alternative to abortion care. (Abigail Wilpers and Kristen Gosnell, 9/30)

Opponents of abortion who were thrilled to see the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade in June may find their celebration short-lived. At least in some states. (Ingrid Jacques, 9/30)

I’ve taught college for almost 30 years. I’ve never had so many students tell me they’re depressed. I’ve never had so many students quit attending class or drop out so close to graduation. (Chris Lamb, 9/30)