Driving Progress: Health and Economic Effects of Arterial Thoroughfare Design January 10, 2024
Introduction
Car-based transportation in the United States began in the early 20th century. Before that, the country was…
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One Easy Way to Increase Transparency in Human Embryo Research
For research involving human embryos and other controversial subjects, science journals should require ethics statements…
January 9, 2024 
Testimony to the US House Committee on Financial Services
This testimony was delivered before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services and Subcommittee on…
January 4, 2024 
Buckle Up for Another Wild Year in US Foreign Policy
Will 2024 be another chaotic year in U.S. foreign policy? From Ukraine to the Israel-Hamas war, fellow Joe Barnes reviews…
January 4, 2024 
Understanding the Role of Immigrants in the US Health Sector: Employment Trends From 2007–21
The U.S. is facing a dire shortage of health care providers. Immigrants can help fill the gap, writes contributing author…
January 3, 2024 
New President, Nuclear Energy, and Net Zero: How Will Taiwan Vote on Its Energy Future?
With the 2024 presidential election, Taiwan faces a major decision about its energy future. A potential phaseout of nuclear…
December 21, 2023 
Closing the COVID-19 Achievement Gap in Schools: A Review
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the academic trajectories of students and exacerbated disparities among our youths. In a new…
December 21, 2023 
Preventing Firearm Injury Through Purpose and Policy: 2023 Review December 20, 2023
Overview
On June 2, 2023, the Baker Institute Center for Health and Biosciences hosted its second annual Firearm Injury…
The High Costs of US Health Care
Health care costs in the U.S. have climbed dramatically in recent decades. Elevated prescription and premium prices have…
December 19, 2023 
Baker Briefing | Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | U.S.-Iran Relations | Podcast
Escalating Tensions in the Middle East Recent attacks by the Yemeni armed militant group, the Houthis, against commercial ships signal new tensions are escalating…
December 19, 2023