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Federal Legislation Would Support Expansion of Overdose Prevention Services and Fund Naloxone Access
The Overdose Prevention Act supports the expansion of community-based overdose prevention programs.
Henry Siegman, Leading Voice of US Jewry, on Gaza: “A Slaughter of Innocents”
Henry Siegman, the former head of the American Jewish Congress and the Synagogue Council of America, discusses the assault on Gaza.
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Rent or Tuition? The Growing Student Dilemma
Skyrocketing university costs are forcing a growing number of students to choose between paying for rent or tuition. Colleges are failing to meet the needs of marginalized students.
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William Rivers Pitt | All the Blood in Your Body
Health workers here say they are now battling two enemies: the unprecedented Ebola epidemic and fear.
One-Man Show “Mercy Killers” Reveals Dark Side of Health Care System
With 60 percent of bankruptcies caused by medical bills, performer Michael Milligan joins the host to discuss his new play “Mercy Killers.”
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What I Learned Growing Up in the South as a Feminist, and the Problems With Today’s Feminist Movement
Young women turning away from feminism has become a media meme. What's up with that?
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The Darker Side of Sunblock
A chemical that might be safe in its normal-sized form may not be when it goes nano.
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To Address Honduran Refugee Crisis at the Border, US Should Stop Financing Repression in Honduras
If the United States wishes to ameliorate the Honduran refugee crisis, it could begin by withdrawing its financial and diplomatic support from Honduras's repressive government.
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Are We Getting Enough Bang for Our Health Care Buck? Hardly
The US healthcare system costs each of us about twice as much as those in other wealthy countries.
Lack of Transparency Fuels Corruption Allegations in Organic Governance
USDA asked to make public all nominations to National Organic Standards Board.