Tag: health
Why We Must Fight the Attack on Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is under attack. But here is an economic argument for funding family planning and women’s health services. It's critical that all of us step up right now to defend Planned Parenthood.
The ‘Radioactivity Is Good for You’ Push
While the hormesis model would result in needless death and misery, a group of pro-nuclear fanatics are drastically downplaying the dangers of radioactivity. We need to take a strong public stand against this proposed change.
VIDEO: As Jimmy Carter Discusses Cancer Diagnosis, Former Aide Praises Him...
While Jimmy Carter revealed his cancer diagnosis, Gary Sick, a former aide of the president, talks to Democracy Now about the thirty-ninth president of the U.S.
Doctor Sentenced to 45 Years for Providing Medically Unnecessary Chemo to...
After allotting unnecessary chemotherapy to patients, some who did not even have cancer, an oncologist was sentenced to prison. Dr. Fata was able to collect millions from fraudulent claims because of these actions.
Louisiana Denies Compensation to Dying Exonerated Death Row Prisoner as Former...
Glenn Ford was recently freed from death row after three decades, but unfortunately now suffers from stage three lung cancer. He is suing the prison for not providing treatment when he was first diagnosed in 2011.
BNSF Engineer Who Manned Exploding North Dakota ‘Bomb Train’ Sues Former...
A former BNSF employee is suing his former employer because he has gone through, and continues to go through, severe and permanent injuries and damages after the company's oil-by-rail train exploded while he was on the job.
Mumia Abu-Jamal Returned to Prison After Hospitalization
Mumia Abu-Jamal has recently returned back to prison after having to be admitted to an intensive care unit because of experiencing a blackout from diabetic shock. He was under heavy surveillance and was only allowed to see close relatives.
The GOP Gang of Supremes Go After Obamacare
The Supreme Court is once again challenging Obamacare, which could dramatically influence the health of millions. These challengers are claiming the law prohibits insurance subsidies to the millions of low and middle-income Americans living in the 36 states that did not set up a state exchange.
Desperate People, Hazardous Escapes
Conditions in some countries are so abysmal, its residents are deciding to flee their homelands for the possibility of opportunity and freedom. Unfortunately, upon arrival to the U.S., a ‘migrant detention center’ awaits them with horrible treatment.
Millions Could Lose Obamacare Coverage as Supreme Court Weighs Dubious Koch-Backed...
Behind the billionaire brothers David and Charles Koch, Competitive Enterprise Institute sued the government in a new challenge to Obamacare. And it's all over an aspect of the law dealing with tax subsidies. Now millions of people's healthcare coverage is in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court.