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Free market capitalism in the United States is by no means “free.” Its time we recognize this and move past the destructive neoliberal agenda.
See also Michael Leon Guerrero’s From the Ashes of Neoliberalism
From Dennis Fox: Here are three events at next month’s APA convention in Boston (please pass this along to others who might be interested):
1. CRITICAL/RADICAL PSYCHOLOGY DINNER
Thursday, August 14, 7 PM - time is tentative, location to be determined later.
RSVP if you plan to attend so I can let you know the restaurant location and [...]
Every person in America is feeling the pinch of rising health care costs and sinking health care coverage. While insurance company profits have risen 1000% in the last five years, the typical American pays more for less coverage every year. Sign on to Health Care for America Now then forward to others.
Health Care for America NOW
Thanks to Paul Doecki at Vanderbilt for pointing out this article. Some excerpts:
Psychologists have moved to the center of this controversy for diverse reasons. First, the Pentagon’s stated intention to rely on psychologists rather than psychiatrists fits well with the American Psychological Association’s stated belief in contributing to detainee interrogations to prevent terrorism.
In stark contrast [...]
American medical care might be the most expensive in the world, but it is getting increasingly difficult to argue that it is worth every penny. A study that was to be released on Thursday highlights the stark contrast between what the United States spends on its health system and the quality of care it delivers, [...]
Dani Rodrik, writing for Project Syndicate, finds that some prominent former staunch advocates of liberalized trade regimes are having serious doubts to the point that they are actually airing them in public. The big issue appears to be – surprise – that trade is not delivering the benefits in practice that it is alleged to produce [...]
We must act now–together–to get quality, affordable health care for everyone.
Click here to join the Health Care for America Now campaign
Campaign for America’s Future has joined with other groups to forge a new coalition effort to solve the health care crisis in America. Health Care for America Now, a massive national grassroots campaign launching today, will [...]
Attached you will find a letter from the Nordic Psychological Associations to the American Psychological Association. This letter politely but firmly challenges the APA’s position on psychologists’ involvement in interrogations and detainee treatment, and exposes just how far the APA’s position is from the ethical standards of other psychological and health professional organizations, here and [...]
Morgentaler among those named to Order of Canada - Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean has named a leading abortion rights crusader to the Order of Canada, news that has outraged anti-abortion groups.
Dr. Henry Morgentaler is one of 75 Canadians to receive honours for their contribution to the country.
The Governor General announced the new inductees on Tuesday after [...]
