Category: Health

Thompson Ayodele

Anti-DDT Policies Are Deadly for Africa, by Thompson Ayodele and Adegoke Anthony

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Anti-DDT Policies Are Deadly for Africa by Thompson Ayodele (bio) and Adegoke Anthony Last year, one of our colleagues, his wife and their two children were diagnosed with malaria.  In an instant, their lives were turned upside down.  All other ...
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Black Activists Outraged Over Liberal Merger of Abortion and Civil Rights

Black Activists Outraged Over Liberal Merger of Abortion and Civil Rights

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Inclusion of Planned Parenthood in a self-described civil rights coalition has outraged members of the black leadership network Project 21, as Planned Parenthood advocates and provides abortions - particularly in the black community. "How can a civil rights group that ...
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The Gift of Good Health, by Bishop Council Nedd II

The Gift of Good Health, by Bishop Council Nedd II

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There are several passages in the Bible suggesting that much is expected from those to whom much is given. One of the greatest gifts that God has given to his people on earth is the gift of good health. Like ...
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There is No "Plan B" For A Good Conscience, by Djana Milton

There is No “Plan B” For A Good Conscience, by Djana Milton

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There is No "Plan B" For A Good Conscience by Djana Milton Ipecac, the vomit-inducing syrup administered after someone swallows poison, is the only medication pharmacists in the State of Washington are required to carry. A pharmaceutical commonly known as ...
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Stethoscope Socialism, by Deroy Murdock

Stethoscope Socialism, by Deroy Murdock

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A national health-care system may be the Holy Grail of American liberalism. If only the government managed medicine, the argument goes, costs could be restrained, quality assured and access extended from the poshest beach house to the humblest shotgun shack ...
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Abortion, Birth Control Biases Exposed by Proponents' Original Intentions, by Bob Parks

Abortion, Birth Control Biases Exposed by Proponents’ Original Intentions, by Bob Parks

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Because so many things seem to get lost among the political minutia when laws and policies are created, it's wise to look back to find the "original intent" that began the process. When it comes to the original intent of ...
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Finding Sense (and Cents) in Bush's Social Security Reform, by Jimmie L. Hollis

Finding Sense (and Cents) in Bush’s Social Security Reform, by Jimmie L. Hollis

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There's no lack of opinion concerning President Bush's plans to reform our ailing Social Security system. As an American of African ancestry, I support President Bush's efforts because I believe the reforms he's been talking about would help all black ...
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New HIV/AIDS Statistics Show Blacks "Most Severely Impacted" Group; Black Americans Urged to Adopt a "Conservative Lifestyle"

New HIV/AIDS Statistics Show Blacks “Most Severely Impacted” Group; Black Americans Urged to Adopt a “Conservative Lifestyle”

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With the release of startling new government figures on HIV and AIDS showing African-Americans are the "most severely impacted" community, members of the black leadership network Project 21 are repeating a call to black Americans to be more conscious of ...
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Social Security Reform for All Retirees, Present and Future, by Ak'bar Shabazz

Social Security Reform for All Retirees, Present and Future, by Ak’bar Shabazz

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Social Security is in dire condition. Most agree that benefits for present retirees should be protected. At the same time, it's equally important to make sure younger generations - future retirees - see a return on the billions of dollars ...
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The Poor Deserve More Than Reimports. by Council Nedd II and Leslie O. Anderson

The Poor Deserve More Than Reimports. by Council Nedd II and Leslie O. Anderson

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In the Bible, the Book of Proverbs has a passage which reads, "a good person knows the rights of the poor, but the wicked cannot understand such things." The Gospel of St. Matthew talks about society's obligation to the "the ...
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