Eilis O'Neill

Author's posts

Unrecognized Tribes Struggle Without Federal Aide During Pandemic

Many federally recognized tribes throughout the U.S. have had great success vaccinating their members against COVID-19. But those without federal recognition say they have a very different story.

Does Loose Enforcement Of Vaccine Eligibility Rules Encourage Line-Jumping?

Guidance from the CDC on who should be prioritized to get the COVID-19 vaccine was meant to be flexible and inclusive. But “the attempt to have equity created more inequity,” says one researcher.

Transplants A Cheaper, Better Option For Undocumented Immigrants With Kidney Failure

Across the country, there are about 6,500 undocumented immigrants with kidney failure, according to the National Institutes of Health. What kind of care they get depends on where they live.