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Health
Why Isn’t Asbestos Banned in the US?
Asbestos is responsible for as many as 15,000 deaths per year.
We Must Consider How Climate Change Will Affect People With Disabilities
Climate change affects people with disabilities in dynamic ways.
Pharmaceutical Makers Sending Drug-Spiked Water to Treatment Plants
Water treatment plants near drug makers are getting heavily drugged.
US Lets Public Housing Developments Crumble as a Prelude to Privatization
It's the shock doctrine for public housing.
Trump Policies Threaten Housing-Health Integration for People With Mental Health Conditions
The stress of housing instability and homelessness can worsen mental illness.
Medicaid Work Requirements Would Strain Hospital and State Budgets
Some people with disabilities are bound to lose Medicaid coverage as they attempt to navigate the exemptions system.
Trump’s Plan to Slash $7 Billion From Kids’ Health Program Receives Green Light
The GOP tax cuts for the rich aren't going to pay themselves.
Vermont Legislators Pass a Drug Importation Law to Challenge High Drug Prices
How much impact might a state law like this actually have?
Donald Trump’s “Big Pharma First” Agenda
Ending patent monopoly financing would also end misrepresentation.
Republican Proposal Would Rescind Funds That Make Public Housing Safe for Residents
The cuts would also eliminate access to job training programs for residents.