(2018-09-19). Rev. William Barber: Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court Would Endanger Rights of Women, Workers & Voters. democracynow.org 
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh have cast doubt on whether President Trump's Supreme Court nominee will be confirmed by the Senate. "The process was bad from the beginning," says Rev. Dr. William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign and president of Repairers of the Breach. "We are poised to have two presidents that did not win the popular vote, now will have appointed four extreme members to the Supreme Court." Barber says Kavanaugh will be dangerous to voting rights, to labor rights, to healthcare and to women's rights.
(2018-09-19). When Pharmaceutical, Vaccine and Medical Device Corporations Rule the World's Healthcare Industries: Too Late, It Already Happened. globalresearch.ca "Corporations should not be involved in any aspect of the democratic process. They should not be involved in education at any level. They should not be involved in health care. They should not be involved in the administration of social …
(2018-09-19). The Space Force Would Cost $13 Billion and the Air Force Wants New Things — But How Are You Gonna Pay For It? mintpressnews.com 
When Medicare for All and paid family leave are called "pie in the sky," but the Air Force says its current fleet of 312 squadrons—which cost many billions each—"is not enough"
(2018-09-19). Hall of Fame members threaten boycott of inductions. peoplesworld.org 
A group of Pro Football Hall of Famers led by Eric Dickerson is demanding health insurance coverage and a share of NFL revenues or else those former players will boycott the induction ceremonies. In a letter sent to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith and Ha…
(2018-09-19). Proposal to List Chlorpyrifos as a Toxic Air Contaminant Opens for Public Comment. indybay.org The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today announced a proposed regulation that would pave the way for increased restrictions on the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos in California.It would designate chlorpyrifos as a "toxic air contaminant," which California law defines as an air pollutant that may cause or contribute to increases in serious illness or death, or that may pose a present or potential hazard to human health. The move comes after an extensive period of scientific and public review.
(2018-09-18). For Black College Students, Balancing Activism and Mental Health Takes Work. thenation.com For Black College Students, Balancing Activism and Mental Health Takes Work appeared first on The Nation.
(2018-09-18). SPLC: Alabama's prison system violated court order to increase mental health staffing. splcenter.org The SPLC will argue in court today that the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) violated a federal court order to provide more mental health workers for people who are incarcerated in the state's prison system.
(2018-09-18). Make Nutrition an Issue in Food Drives. progressive.org How healthy is the food you donate?
(2018-09-18). Support the fight of University of Michigan nurses! wsws.org Nurses at the University of Michigan health system have voted overwhelmingly for strike authorization in defense of adequate staffing as well as decent pay and benefits.
(2018-09-17). The Aftermath of Botham Jean's Killing Shows Why We Need to Cope With the Community Trauma of Police Brutality. theintercept.com 
The mental health effects of police brutality on whole communities needs to be something we talk about and reckon with.
(2018-09-17). Palm Oil Is Everywhere in India—and Public-Health Experts Are Concerned. thenation.com Palm Oil Is Everywhere in India—and Public-Health Experts Are Concerned appeared first on The Nation.
(2018-09-17). Chicago hotel workers continue walkout as workers throughout the US vote to strike. wsws.org Hotel workers in Chicago continue to fight for year-round healthcare and higher wages, even as the union keeps them isolated from hotel workers' struggles across the country.
(2018-09-14). The IMF's 'Large Brain, Unhealthy Ego, and Tiny Conscience'. thenation.com The IMF's 'Large Brain, Unhealthy Ego, and Tiny Conscience' appeared first on The Nation.
(2018-08-30). Venezuela Denounces Regional Anti-Migrant 'Xenophobia' as Brazil Militarises Border. venezuelanalysis.com The Maduro administration contrasted the recent attacks against Venezuelan migrants to its own open door policy which has seen foreigners benefit from free health, housing, education, and food programs.