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Psychiatry Now Admits It’s Been Wrong in Big Ways – But Can It Change?
Even as the intellectual foundation for our drug-based paradigm of mental health care is collapsing, society's use of these medications is increasing.
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How a CBS Video About a Cancer Victim Misled Millions About Obamacare
A CBS report misled the public about Obamacare coverage. Maggie Mahar of Health Beat calls them on it and they pull the video. But by then the damage was …
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Political Prisoner Marshall Eddie Conway Released After 44 Years
Former Black Panther Marshall Edward Conway, who has spent nearly 44 of his 67 years in prison, was released Tuesday, his conviction overturned.
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Why Hospitals Are Failing Civilians Who Get PTSD
More than 20 percent of civilians with traumatic injuries may develop PTSD. Surgeons and other trauma experts explain why many hospitals aren't doing anything about it.
Venezuela Is Not Ukraine
The current protests in Venezuela are reminiscent of another historical moment when street protests were used by right-wing politicians as part of an attempt to overthrow the elected government.
Rola Nashef: Redefining Arab-American Narratives Through Romantic Comedy
Writer-director-producer Rola Nashef discusses the Arab-American community in Detroit, Arab-American identity and the politics of challenging media stereotypes through romantic comedy.
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The Case of Oscar Pistorius: Life and Death in the Rainbow Nation
The global media feasts on the spectacle of Oscar Pistorius, ignoring the tragic persistence of gender-based violence, inequality and punitive criminal justice that form the context of his violent …
US Readies for Modi Ahead of 2014 India Elections as Indian Media Becomes Campaign Focus
India's political parties have avoided substantive issues in favor of finger-pointing at the media.
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Nuclear Weapons – Hope at Last
In spite of their non-proliferation treaty, the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, China and France are rebuilding or upgrading their nuclear arsenals.
How the Gun Lobby Became a Threat to Public Safety
Just a generation ago, the NRA was a nonpartisan and relatively non-ideological organization that advocated for responsible and safe gun ownership in addition to defending gun rights.