*The following is an abbreviated posting of an article on the way Democrats and Americans are handling health reform.

It was a roller coaster week for proponents of the public option. While the Senate Finance Committee rejected two proposed public option amendments, four of the five health bills produced by congressional committees include a public option.

Undeniably, the hottest topic and source for discourse and debate across America right now is health care.

I want to tell you about a great opportunity to show your support for global healthcare.

Here in Brooklyn, we've been feeling the economic crisis at a personal level...

Between the cuts to MTA services, health care programs and public education; along with increased costs of living at every level,like a $20 increase in monthly MTA passes and a 5-8% increase in gas/electric bills, it can get tough for families on my block to make it through paycheck to paycheck.

SCOUT BANANA, in conjunction with Michigan State University's African Studies Center and Office of International Development, invites you to submit a manuscript to Articulate: Undergraduate Research Applied to International Development.

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16 January 2009

STUDENT ORGANIZATION GOES NONPROFIT TO BENEFIT HEALTH IN AFRICA
East Lansing - To suggest that college students armed with bananas could create anything wholesome and family-friendly may raise a few eyebrows.

But to suggest that college students and bananas are the backbone of a dynamic, progressive organization that has raised more than $150,000 to date and inspired countless people to improve basic health care in Africa? That may raise more eyebrows.

When I describe my interest in medicine/public health, I make a point to emphasize how this goes beyond my scientific curiosity and into my passion for people, particularly marginalized communities. Intersectionalities such as the crib to prison pipeline/ books v. bars have been supported with substantial evidence.

 The Economist SArticle. Very Interesting. My fascination with Globalization is crazy!!!

Globalisation and health care

Operating profit

Aug 14th 2008 | NEW YORK
From The Economist print edition

YP4 Fellows,

I am absolutely elated to be a part of such an active and intelligent group of young people. I enjoyed talking with a lot of you at the Summit, both getting your ideas and, admittedly, proselytizing on my own.

Right now, however, I write to you all about an issue that can no longer be ignored, an issue that infringes upon the basic human rights of every American regardless of race, age, gender, etc.