BPC and the Cleveland Clinic teamed up and developed this important voting guide that offers practical tips for voters, poll workers, and election officials to help protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities at the polls. Voting is an essential part of a functioning democracy. Although voting may look very different in 2020 than in past presidential elections, we can work together to ensure that voters can safely cast their ballots while limiting the spread of COVID-19.

On Wednesday, October 14, BPC hosted a very popular event that focused on ensuring individuals have access to nutritious foods during COVID-19. The event was moderated by former Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman, co-chair of BPC’s SNAP Initiative, and featured humanitarian chef José Andrés, founder, World Central Kitchen; Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-CA-24; and Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Pam Miller. Glickman was joined by panelists Luis Guardia, president, Food Research & Action Center; Joni Holifield, founder and president, HeartSmiles; Tom Stenzel, president and CEO, United Fresh Produce Association; and John R. Tyson, chief sustainability officer, Tyson Foods.

This week’s podcast, BPC Weekly – Episode 43 also addresses food insecurity and features Andrés, Glickman, Holifield, and Guardia.

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, use of telehealth has expanded significantly to allow for health care delivery at a distance. In this paper, the Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) takes stock of current telehealth policies and assesses options for expanding the use of telehealth to support an improved rural health care system and access to care. The paper highlights recommendations from BPC’s April report, Confronting America’s Rural Health Crisis, and is co-authored by Keith Mueller, a member of BPC’s Rural Health Task Force.