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Tackling Health Disparities and Inequities with the Affordable Care Act

BY KANCHI DOSHI — Fifty years after his famous “dream” speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s voice continues to resonate within the ears of millions who are desperate for adequate and equal health care. Studies have illustrated that differences in socioeconomic status is the most significant factor for inequalities in our healthcare system. Due to the disproportionate […]

The Stakes Are High for America’s Poor and Hungry as Congress Considers the Next Farm Bill

BY CAITLIN GRIFFIN — “The farm bill may not be the sexiest piece of legislation, but it works in important ways to secure the nation’s food supply, protect the health of federal forests and strengthen rural economies. Federal lawmakers need to move off their entrenched positions and pass the legislation.” The fate of millions of […]

Spreading Social Awareness, One Hackathon at a Time

Society is far from perfect. This can be seen in the many social justice issues we face everyday. These issues occur on both a global and local scale, and involve all facets of social, economic, and political matters. The hope for an equal and fair opportunity for everyone in society is the ultimate goal – […]