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Stories by Prema Polit

Prema Polit is an editorial intern at AlterNet.

Crime, Punishment and Vengeance in the Age of Mass Imprisonment

In the U.S., over 2.13 million people are incarcerated. Sasha Abramsky's new book, "American Furies," explores the bloated prison system and its tremendous financial and moral cost to our society.
Posted on Apr 14, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Medicare Policy Keeps Door Shut on Disabled

In an attempt to cut costs, Medicare has been denying coverage of power wheelchairs to people with disabilities who can't leave home without them.
Posted on Apr 11, 2007, Source: AlterNet