Category Law & Policy
The Kimmel Suspension and Public Health Ethics
Chris Kaposy considers the most recent free speech violation by the Trump administration in light of conservative objections to pandemic-era efforts to limit harmful communication.
Gatekeeping Through Ableism: A Fractured Calling
Danielle Gibbs Koenitzer contends that ableism in nursing education functions as a form of gatekeeping, which silences disabled voices, narrows the definition of who can be a nurse, and reinforces outdated ideals of competence and care.
The Short-Lived Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in NL
Rachel Prowse and Kayla Crichton describe what happened when Newfoundland and Labrador applied a sugary drink tax, which was discontinued this summer.
The PREPARED Code – A reminder not to forget the COVID-19 pandemic
Doris Schroeder presents the PREPARED Code – a global code of conduct for research during pandemics.
CASGEVY: Rethinking Drug Costs Through the Lens of Public Access
Maria Klimenko considers the extent to which the price of innovative treatments like CASGEVY, a type of gene therapy, should reflect not just the cost of development, but also their broader societal impact — and the public healthcare system’s ability to provide equitable access.
Impact Ethics 