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Texas anti-abortion law struck down; 70 media organizations cover the Bay Area homelessness crisis; Jessie Williams delivers powerful speech at BET Awards; and more. Each week PI compiles a round-up of the latest public health-related news, with an eye toward media framing and language, particularly as they relate to the role of primary prevention.

Civilian bystanders video tape death of two black men in separate police shootings over a 24 hour period (one over a broken tail light, one for selling CDs); CA Governor Jerry Brown signs sweeping new gun safety bills; a CDC director resigns after deep ties with Coca-Cola discovered; and more. Each week PI compiles a round-up of the latest public health-related news, with an eye toward media framing and language, particularly as they relate to the role of primary prevention.

Half of world's children experienced a form of violence last year; 21 states file suit against federal guidance allowing transgender students bathroom rights; The Nation’s Health launches series on the role of social determinants of health; and more. Each week PI compiles a round-up of the latest public health-related news, with an eye toward media framing and language, particularly as they relate to the role of primary prevention.

Michael Jordan speaks out against deaths of African Americans at the hands of law enforcement; 247 people killed in 8 terrorist attacks globally; North Carolina's HB2 bill and its impacts on transgender and disabled populations; Zika spreads to the US; new food rules for schools from USDA; CA November ballot measures finalized; Healthcare foundations work to reduce the cost of charing for chronic disease; and more. Each week PI compiles a round-up of the latest public health-related news, with an eye toward media framing and language, particularly as they relate to the role of primary prevention.

Land use policies and practices shape health, safety, and equity from the ground up, determining access to health-promoting resources like transit options, walkable neighborhoods, parks and open spaces, affordable housing, quality schools, workplaces, healthy food retail, and more. But as a short bus ride through Los Angeles reveals, all communities haven’t been designed or invested in equally.

Black Lives Matter releases platform calling for policy reform in 6 key areas; sociologist finds that minor infractions with police set homeless residents back significantly; transgendered population singled out during TSA screenings; 57% of mass shootings target family members or partners; government leaders called on to address police brutality; and more. Each week PI compiles a round-up of the latest public health-related news, with an eye toward media framing and language, particularly as they relate to the role of primary prevention.