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Journals Political Newsletter for Thursday April 23, 2026 ( 7 items )  

AHCJ announces winners of 2025 health journalism awards
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 21 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * AHCJ announces winners of 2025 health journalism awards * AHCJ is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism. Now in its 22nd year, the contest recognizes the best of health care journalism across all platforms. The 2025 contest drew 396 entries in 16 categories. "This year we made important changes to our awards ca  more

FIGO: Policy and Advocacy Strategies for the Prevention of Preterm Labour
LONDON, England, April 23 -- FIGO-The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics issued the following news: * * * Policy and advocacy strategies for the prevention of preterm labour Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of mortality among children under five and a major contributor to lifelong morbidity, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. A new paper in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics (IJGO), developed by the FIGO Committee on Pre  more

James Kimble Publishes Research on Origins of the 'New Deal'
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 22 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * James Kimble Publishes Research on Origins of the 'New Deal' * James Kimble, Ph.D., professor of communication and the arts, has published new research that reshapes understanding of one of the most consequential political phrases in American history: Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal." Appearing in the Journal of Contemporary History, Kimble's article, " Untangling the New Deal Slogan's Origin Sto  more

Kotlikoff among four faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Kotlikoff among four faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * President Michael I. Kotlikoff and professors Olga Boudker, Cathy Caruth and Francesca Molinari have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the academy announced April 22. They are among the 252 new members of the academy who were recognized for their excellence and leadership. Founded in 1780 by John Adams, Jo  more

RELEASE: Congressman Auchincloss questions Secretary Kennedy on FDA whistleblower disclosures, White House fast-tracking of psychedelics
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Congressman Auchincloss questions Secretary Kennedy on FDA whistleblower disclosures, White House fast-tracking of psychedelics * Contact: Georgina.Burros@mail.house.gov (Auchincloss) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing ab  more

Three UChicago scholars elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 22 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Three UChicago scholars elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * Three members of the University of Chicago faculty have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. They are Profs. William Baude, Elisabeth Clemens and Alison LaCroix. These scholars have made breakthroughs in sociology and law, studying issues   more

Voting is linked to living longer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Voting is linked to living longer * A new study co-authored by Femida Handy of the School of Social Policy & Practice finds that, among older adults, voting predicts a lower risk of mortality for up to 15 years. Many studies have shown that other types of civic engagement, such as volunteering, are associated with health outcomes like lower rates of cardiovascular disease and better ment  more