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Sarah Frostenson

Sarah Frostenson

Former Graphics Reporter

    Latest articles by Sarah Frostenson

    Science
    The risk of a single 5-day opioid prescription, in one chartThe risk of a single 5-day opioid prescription, in one chart
    Science

    Limiting the length of opioid prescriptions isn’t inhumane. It could save lives.

    By Sarah Frostenson
    Politics
    Trump’s budget cripples the EPA’s ability to keep drinking water safeTrump’s budget cripples the EPA’s ability to keep drinking water safe
    Politics

    The EPA’s power to act on crises like lead pollution in Flint, Michigan would be hobbled.

    By Sarah Frostenson
    Science
    The Trump budget assault on science, in one chartThe Trump budget assault on science, in one chart
    Science

    “Make no mistake: These numbers would be crippling to much of the federal science apparatus.”

    By Sarah Frostenson and Brian Resnick
    Science
    More Americans say they’re in pain. It’s a fascinating and disturbing medical mystery.More Americans say they’re in pain. It’s a fascinating and disturbing medical mystery.
    Science

    Opioid painkillers may make us more sensitive to pain.

    By Sarah Frostenson
    Politics
    New National Park Service photos prove Obama’s inauguration crowd was bigger than Trump’sNew National Park Service photos prove Obama’s inauguration crowd was bigger than Trump’s
    Culture
    The complete ranking of this year’s Oscar-nominated filmsThe complete ranking of this year’s Oscar-nominated films
    Culture

    Yes, even 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.

    By Genevieve Koski, Emily St. James and 2 more
    Science
    Drug overdose deaths aren’t just a white, middle-aged, rural problemDrug overdose deaths aren’t just a white, middle-aged, rural problem
    Science

    And since 2013, the problem has been getting worse.

    By Sarah Frostenson
    Politics
    New Jersey just passed one of the most aggressive laws to combat the opioid epidemicNew Jersey just passed one of the most aggressive laws to combat the opioid epidemic
    Politics

    Opioid abuse is one of the few public health issues Republicans and Democrats agree on.

    By Sarah Frostenson
    Politics
    The Women’s Marches may have been the largest demonstration in US historyThe Women’s Marches may have been the largest demonstration in US history
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    Politics
    15 March for Life signs that show where the pro-life movement is today15 March for Life signs that show where the pro-life movement is today
    Politics
    By Sarah Frostenson and Emily Crockett

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