On AlterNet: health policy

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Could the Media Derail Health Care Reform?

Niko Karvounis, Health Beat. January 7, 2009.

Right now, health care reform is an abstract goal that everyone wants. But that doesn't mean the media are ready to cover it properly.

Obama on Health Care: 'This Is Part of the Emergency'

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Health and Wellness. December 11, 2008.

It's hard not to feel encouraged.

New Health Care Campaign To Pour $40 Million into Push for Universal Coverage

Roger Hickey, Campaign for America's Future. July 7, 2008.

It's time to replace our fragmented, wasteful health care system with one that provides quality, affordable care for every American.

Is Congress the Problem with Health Care?

Ezra Klein, The American Prospect. June 20, 2008.

Tom Daschle thinks so. The former Senate minority leader and author of the new book, Critical, explains why.

Maybe We Should Outsource Our Sex Education to Mexico

Sue Katz, Consenting Adult. June 4, 2008.

Bush's abstinence-based sex education programs are failing. No kidding.

Death by Botox

Irena Medavoy, Huffington Post. February 17, 2008.

We must demand a strong, unbiased FDA and cut Big Pharma's control of U.S. health policy.