Olga KhazaninThe AtlanticHow a Well-Meaning Health Policy Created California’s Coronavirus NightmareThe state’s hyperefficient health-care system runs pretty well — unless a pandemic strikes.6 min read·Jan 12, 2021--2--2
Olga KhazaninThe AtlanticThe Real Reason Americans Aren’t QuarantiningMany states have quarantine requirements for visitors, but only one really enforces them: Hawaii.10 min read·Dec 8, 2020----
Olga KhazaninThe AtlanticWhy Many White Men Love Trump’s Coronavirus ResponseMore than 80 percent of Republicans think Trump is doing a great job with the pandemic. Here’s why.·9 min read·Oct 29, 2020--22--22
Olga KhazaninThe AtlanticHow to Tell If Socializing Indoors Is SafeAs the weather gets colder, many Americans have no idea whether hanging out with other people inside is risky. That’s a big problem.·9 min read·Oct 12, 2020--1--1
Olga KhazaninThe AtlanticFrigid Offices Might Be Killing Women’s ProductivityAs their goosebumps have long suggested, women perform better on tests of cognitive function at toastier room temperatures·3 min read·May 22, 2019--3--3
Olga KhazaninThe AtlanticThe Coming Obsolescence of Animal MeatCompanies are racing to develop real chicken, fish, and beef that don’t require killing animals. Here’s what’s standing in their way.·10 min read·Apr 16, 2019--4--4
Olga KhazaninThe AtlanticInvisible Middlemen Are Slowing Down American Health CareNurses spend 16 hours on the phone, medications take months to arrive, and patients suffer as they wait·11 min read·Apr 9, 2019----
Olga KhazaninThe AtlanticAmericans Are Going Bankrupt From Getting SickDoctors’ bills play a role in 60 percent of personal-bankruptcy filings·8 min read·Mar 15, 2019--3--3
Olga KhazaninThe AtlanticWhy So Many Americans Are Turning to BuddhismThe ancient Eastern religion is helping Westerners with very modern mental-health problems·10 min read·Mar 7, 2019--17--17
Olga KhazaninCityLabWhy So Many People Hate WinterScience suggests that there are two types of people who tolerate the cold well. Sadly, I’m neither.·5 min read·Nov 28, 2018--2--2