The Crisis of Crack Cocaine, Heroin, and Our Addiction to Race
How whiteness and blackness affect public policy in implcit ways
People of color have historically been sent to correctional facilities for using illicit drugs such as heroin and crack cocaine. However, our punishmental paradigm has begun to shift as an increasing number of white Americans are using the same drugs. Why is drug use in people of color a criminal offense while drug use in whites a public health issue?
Why Black Health Doesn't Matter
Another commentary on the Flint water crisis
This was forwarded to me by another prof on campus. Also a good article.
The Flint Water Crisis
Why Link & Phelan's Theory Still Matters
Hi Folks,
I had this on the agenda to discuss last class, but our rich discussion took other directions. Check out this story in your free time and think about the following:
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Who lives in Flint and how is this a significant part of the ways events have unfolded?
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What are the social conditions in this crisis, and how are they fundamental causes of disease?
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In what ways are Biello's story on ebola and the crisis in Flint similar?
Who's Behind The Blog
