Alejandra Martinez
Alejandra (Aly) Martinez is a research associate for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). She was previously an interdepartmental program assistant and interned with CFR's publications team during her final year of college. Aly has also interned with Bancroft Press in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated with a BA in political science and writing from Loyola University Maryland.
How Not to Die Too Soon: The Politics Behind Life Expectancy
In a new book, Devi Sridhar suggests governments should be held accountable for policies that influence life expectancy
Elephant in the Room: How Humans Harm Animal Health
Science journalist Liz Kalaugher's new book exposes how humans have contributed to the spread of pathogens among animals
American Indian Vaccination Gaps Amid Measles Outbreak
A Pascua Yaqui-Yavapai Apache physician explains what vaccination gaps mean for American Indians during the outbreak
The Dangers of Birth Control Misinformation Post-Roe
Incorrect information and a lack of education on contraception has created the perfect storm for misinformation
A Kansas Physician on Post-Roe Abortion Care
An OB-GYN explains the realities of abortion care after Dobbs and how providers are handling the patient overflows
Roadblocks to Gen Z's Mental Health Care
Struggles felt by Gen Z spotlight the issues of mental health-care access in the United States
Pandemic Agreement Negotiations Begin Final Stretch: What To Expect
With final negotiations set for late April, two experts explain the nuances of the Pandemic Agreement's latest draft
Navigating Health Disparities in Navajo Nation
Jennie Wei on challenges and lessons learned in addressing disparities and cultivating community resilience
Gaza in Photos: The Urgent Struggle for Humanitarian Aid
The ongoing battle to provide relief in the midst of conflict
The Complexity of Religion and Abortion in Mexico City
Reconciling faith with reproductive decisions
Remembering, Honoring, and Educating on the National Day of Mourning
Why Thanksgiving is a day of sorrow and protest for many