Kayt Sukel

contributor

Kayt Sukel is a passionate traveler and science writer who has no problem tackling interesting (and often taboo) subjects. She is the author of THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON SEX and THE ART OF RISK—and her work has appeared in outlets including the Atlantic Monthly, New Scientist, and Discover. You can find her oversharing on Bluesky at @kaytsukel.bsky.social.

medicare

Who Will Deliver America’s Babies?

Between the passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill's" $1 trillion-plus cuts to Medicaid, which covers nearly half the births across the country, and the restrictive laws interfering with obstetricians' ability to do their jobs, this country is experiencing a serious maternity care crisis.