Brookings: Legal and administrative risks in the USPS network redesign
Communities and Postal Workers United Winter Newsletter
The winter 2025-26 newsletter from Communities and Postal Workers United contains articles on the 250th anniversary of the Post Office, letter carriers protesting using postal property as a staging ground for ICE enforcement operations, global post offices facing financial crises, and using postal workers as census takers. Read the newsletter here.
How USPS network changes threaten prescription drug access for vulnerable populations
Brookings: Mail-order pharmacies are a cornerstone of the nation’s prescription delivery network, particularly for chronic conditions that require consistent access to medication. By eliminating travel barriers and providing longer-fill prescriptions—usually 60- or 90-day supplies rather than the typical 30—mail order supports regular treatment routines that are central to chronic-disease management. The value of mail-order prescriptions links the performance of the postal … Read More
New study on post office closures and population data
usepostal.com: At this time of year, Americans make the most out of their access to local post offices, sending and receiving Christmas cards and presents from across the country. However, a new study has found that just 67% of all USPS post offices remain open. The study, by Use Postal, a virtual mailbox and compliance service, reviewed USPS Post Master … Read More
