In 2022, undocumented immigrants in the United States paid nearly $100 billion in taxes into American systems, including Social Security, Medicare, and public education.[1] Despite this, they have been routinely left without health coverage during their times of need. Undocumented immigrants have much lower rates of job-based coverage compared to U.S. citizens because they are disproportionately employed in sectors that do not offer coverage, such as agriculture, food service, and construction.[2,3] They are also excluded from federal subsidies under the Affordable Care Act...
This April, the BPPJ interview team sat down with Marion Nestle, author of more than a dozen books, including 2002’s Food Politics,and leading voice regarding food system issues in the United States.
1 in 20 children in the United States experience the loss of one parent or guardian before the age of 15.1 Even more shocking is that 2 million children in the United States have lost both parents before the age of 18.1 Parental death is considered to be among the most difficult of adverse childhood experiences. Childhood is a critical period for development; parents are a crucial source of buffering, supportive relationships against stress, and can promote resilience in the face of adversity.2 Children without...
