💚Health & Nutrition

Advocating for equitable access to health and nourishing food.

Health is a human right. Active Advocate covers food justice, healthcare access, mental health advocacy, pharmaceutical accountability, and the systemic factors that determine who gets to be healthy — and who doesn't.

2B+

People lack access to safe food

50%

Of mental health conditions begin by age 14

400M

People without access to essential healthcare

What we cover

Food Justice

Exposing food deserts, corporate agriculture, and advocating for community food sovereignty.

Healthcare Access

Covering universal healthcare campaigns, insurance reform, and rural health equity.

Mental Health Advocacy

Reporting on the mental health crisis, stigma reduction, and funding for community care.

Pharmaceutical Accountability

Tracking drug pricing, opioid accountability, and access to life-saving medications.

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