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By Carole Joffe This post originally appeared at RHRealityCheck. Here are some things that have occurred in the immediate aftermath of the tragic slaughter of children and their teachers in Newtown, Connecticut: More signatures on a petition calling for gun control than any other petition that has been sent to the White House; conservative politicians from both parties—for example…
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Beacon Press is giving away copies of two books about grief.
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The first book to explore the idea and effect of moral injury on veterans, their families, and their communities
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Unlike many of the challenges abortion providers face, “A natural disaster at least is something we can cope with and then it’s over.”
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Conversations about military and veteran suicides often miss a likely factor in the high numbers: moral injury.
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The problem of military sexual harassment and assault is the subject of a documentary film, The Invisible War, which won the US Documentary Audience Award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
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Carl Elliott examines the different responses to medical ethics scandals in New Zealand and at his home institution, the University of Minnesota.
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Carole Joffe honors those whose perseverance in the face of incredible pressure continue to fight for women’s reproductive freedoms.
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SCOTUS broke its recent mold, Handing down a nice uphold! Meanwhile back in Romney camp, Handkerchiefs & brows are damp. –Elinor Lipman @ElinorLipman Some commentary and insights about today's Supreme Court decision in NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS v. SEBELIUS: Why The Obamacare Decision Is Very Good News For Women (Forbes) The Health Care Mandate is…
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Carl Elliott interviews Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman of Pharmed Out.
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