Category Archives: Newsworthy

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →