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The 2026 democratic primary election is one month away, and if you have been watching the race, you would know that this is an interesting one. Two Texas political legends in the making, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, are vying for a singular spot to be the Democratic nominee for the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Texas. Many people have shared their displeasure with having two star candidates compete against each other. I've seen people on social media raise questions like "
Have you ever wondered how the United States achieved its workers’ safety laws? Or how we developed a process for tracking the spread of viral infections? Public health is a major reason why. Public health aims to protect and improve health at the societal level, and its purpose is to improve the quality of life for all people and all communities. It helps prevent negative outcomes, such as car crashes, drownings, and the development of certain diseases and illnesses. In the
Thank you for checking out my blog! I am a second-year master of public health (MPH) student passionate about community uplift and prosperity. When I began college in 2021, I had it in mind that once I earned my Bachelor of Science in public health, I would head to medical school. As I completed my degree and continued to be involved both on and off my campus, I realized that while I was committed to improving people’s quality of life, becoming a physician was not the best ca
