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US income inequality rift continues to widen
01 August 2017 Consultancy.uk http://www.consultancy.uk/news/13776/us-income-inequality-rift-continues-to-widen Income inequality has been a thorny issue in the United States throughout the previous century. Now, financial disparity seems once again to be growing, with a new study painting an uncertain future for many in … Continue reading
Debunking Partisan Myths About the Affordable Care Act
This fact sheet responds to the myths and lies being told about the Affordable Care Act (or “ACA”) to justify its repeal. It can help you engage with elected officials to spread the truth about how the ACA has helped … Continue reading
Frontline communities will lead the fight for environmental and climate justice under Trump
By Amy Vanderwarker http://grist.org/justice/frontline-communities-will-lead-the-fight-for-environmental-and-climate-justice-under-trump/ Dec 22, 2016 No matter who’s been president, low-income communities and communities of color have always been disproportionately impacted by pollution. But during Donald Trump’s presidency, the scale of attack will be bigger and the … Continue reading
When Blood Pressure Is Political
AUG. 6, 2016 By SANDEEP JAUHAR New York Times — Sunday Opinion I teach a medical school course on homeostasis: how organ systems work together to maintain physiological balance. For example, when blood pressure drops acutely, the heart speeds up … Continue reading
Income Inequality Is a Health Hazard – Even for the Rich
by Yessenia Funes, assistant editor at YES! Magazine. http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/34287-income-inequality-is-a-health-hazard-even-for-the-rich?tmpl=component&print=1 Tuesday, 05 January 2016 Wealth in the United States can buy many things: education, homes, vacations. It can even buy the best doctors and diet, but it can’t buy health. Why not? Ask … Continue reading