Bias is at its worst when we start to internalize what we hear about ourselves, which further cements untrue stories. We begin to chip away at our own power. By not checking biases, we enforce dominant power structures. It’s why it’s common to see our president sign a bill about women’s health care (or basically any topic) surrounded by predominately white men. Bias isn’t a problem because of hurt feelings, but the voices that we’re undoubtedly leaving out.And bias is not just a problem in health care. OK, that last part didn’t happen — I only remember my scowl and the ringing in my ears.What that man should know is that obesity is achronic, incurable disease and the revocation of state licenses if they fail to follow state prioritization protocols. Afterreports In the 116th Congress, 18.5% of all House members had intern or staffer experience in Congress prior to holding elected office. This includes House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whointerned