Category Archives: Healthcare

Abortion Rights: A Manifesto

Posted on 09/18/2022 by Mary Lee Sargent

Women, girls, and all people who can become pregnant need abortions. Before abortion was legalized in the US, almost a million women a year sought illegal abortions. According to the Centers for Disease Control tens of millions of women, girls, … Continue reading →

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The Coronavirus in Europe: A Force that Unites or Divides?

Posted on 09/06/2020 by Richard Esbenshade and Zsuzsa Gille

Upon arrival in mid-July, Budapest seemed another world from the oppressive virus anxiety of most of the US: offices and businesses fully open; cafes and restaurants thriving, with no restrictions; few masks or other measures in sight (masks are required … Continue reading →

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GEO Drive to Survive Rally

Posted on 05/01/2020 by Nick Goodell

The Public i has received this press release from the Graduate Employees’ Organization. We have published it in its entirety below. ———————————————————————————————————- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2020 CONTACT: Owen MacDonald 913-944-2676 ojmacdonald@gmail.com GRADUATE WORKERS’ DRIVE TO SURVIVE MAY DAY … Continue reading →

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We Need a Medicare for All Health Care System

Posted on 11/14/2018 by Belden Fields

The parasitic presence of private insurers in our health care system is one of the things that drives up overall medical costs in the United States, costs that are higher than in any other industrialized county, and with poorer results. Despite … Continue reading →

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Clinic “Safety Net” Catches Those Falling through Gaps in Illinois’ Healthcare System

Posted on 09/14/2016 by Ben Mueller

Ben Mueller, a retiree/rehire from the University of Illinois, most recently completed an overseas assignment in April, 2016 for a USAID supported project as Chief of Party for Strengthening Extension and Advisory Services in Georgia. When not working on international development … Continue reading →

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