Sofia Hamilton

Washington, D.C., United States

Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity

Social Mobility Fellow at Young Voices

Health Care Policy Analyst @AFPhq⚕️Harm Reduction Fellow @JoinYoungVoices⚕️Former Cali-Floridian in VA⚕️Alum @UnivMiami @CatoInstitute @TAPSorg @TFASorg @Chilis

Articles

A Crunchy Libertarian’s Guide to Making America Healthy Again

3 weeks ago | pivotbyyv.substack.com | Sofia Hamilton

Public health has long been a highly politicized topic, but in the last five years since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen Republicans and Democrats largely swap rhetoric on issues related to national and individual health. I’ve experienced the anecdotal impact of this exchange in the way my personal health preferences have been perceived by my friends and neighbors.
A Crunchy Libertarian’s Guide to Making America Healthy Again

3 weeks ago | pivotbyyv.substack.com | Sofia Hamilton

Public health has long been a highly politicized topic, but in the last five years since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen Republicans and Democrats largely swap rhetoric on issues related to national and individual health. I’ve experienced the anecdotal impact of this exchange in the way my personal health preferences have been perceived by my friends and neighbors.
Nicotine pouches help curb youth smoking rates

1 month ago | reason.com | Sofia Hamilton

Nicotine As young adults swap cigarettes and vapes for oral nicotine products, policymakers should recognize this shift as harm reduction instead of cracking down on personal choice.
Licensing Would Reduce Access to Lactation Support Services

Dec 10, 2024 | cato.org | Jeffrey Singer |Sofia Hamilton

This site works best using the latest version of modern browsers. Update your browser (Chrome 123) for more security, speed, and the best experiences on this site. Skip to main content Evidence suggests breastfeeding protects babies against short- and long-term health problems.
Banning Flavored Vapes Doesn’t Work. Researchers Dug Through Trash To Prove It.

Jun 23, 2024 | reason.com | Sofia Hamilton

In recent years, Massachusetts, New York, California, and Washington, D.C., have all implemented bans on flavored tobacco products in an attempt to reduce smoking rates among younger populations. Despite these bans, flavored tobacco products are still easily accessible—and it's never been more apparent. Walk into the nearest convenience store and you'll likely find an assortment of flavored tobacco products to choose from—strawberry banana, blue raspberry, spearmint, black cherry.
Rudy Carey Was Pardoned, but the Virginia Law That Kept Him From Working Is Still on the Books

Mar 4, 2024 | reason.com | Sofia Hamilton

Clemency Virginia’s barrier crime law limits employment prospects for ex-offenders, who often find their way back into the penal system when they can’t find work.
Gov. Gavin Newsom should sign bill decriminalizing psychedelics in California

Sep 27, 2023 | ocregister.com | Sofia Hamilton

This month California’s Legislature passed a bill to decriminalize certain psychedelics which is now awaiting Governor Newsom’s signature. The rest of the United States, namely the federal government, should take note. The California Legislature aims to allow individuals 21 years of age and older to legally possess limited amounts of mescaline, DMT, psilocybin, and psilocyn for personal use starting in 2025.
Expand Access to Methadone Treatment

Sep 7, 2023 | cato.org | Jeffrey Singer |Sofia Hamilton

A catastrophic drug overdose crisis is afflicting the United States. The National Center for Health Statistics reported that more than 107,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2021. More than three‐quarters of overdose deaths involved opioids. The growing number of people in the United States with opioid use disorder (OUD) helps drive the mounting number of overdose deaths. For decades, clinicians have successfully treated OUD with the synthetic opioid methadone.
Do Menthol Cigarette Bans Prevent Addiction? – DC Journal - InsideSources

Jun 11, 2023 | dcjournal.com | Sofia Hamilton