Stories by Prema Polit

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Crime, Punishment and Vengeance in the Age of Mass Imprisonment

Posted on: Apr 13, 2007, Source: AlterNet

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.

Medicare Policy Keeps Door Shut on Disabled

Posted on: Apr 10, 2007, Source: AlterNet

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.

Intolerance of gays divides Episcopal Church

Posted on: Feb 21, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Prema Polit: Anglican Communion says go straight or else.

Science fights back

Posted on: Feb 20, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Prema Polit: Association fights willful ignorance of science; charts evolution of non-scientific thought.

A (pro)creative initiative

Posted on: Feb 13, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Prema Polit: Homophobes get a dose of their own medicine.

American education: Children Left Behind

Posted on: Feb 5, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Prema Polit: Suspicion of standardized tests & other thoughts...

Important care options for disabled being ignored

Posted on: Jan 30, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Prema Polit: Community services for the developmentally disabled do need help, but outdated institutions are not the solution.