November 7, 2024

The O’Neill Institute issued the following statement from co-faculty directors Professor Michele Bratcher Goodwin and Professor Lawrence O. Gostin, in response to the 2024 United States Presidential Election results:

At the O’Neill Institute, our mission is unwavering: to champion effective, inclusive policies that enhance the health and well-being of people everywhere. As attention to national and global health and law continues to grow, the work of our community is more important than ever.

Regardless of administration changes, our commitment remains unshaken. We will continue to confront urgent health challenges, champion health equity, uphold the rule of law, and bring a deeper understanding of health as a fundamental right for everyone.  

Together, we stand with courage and resolve in building a healthier, fairer, and just world for all.