by: Pamela Mejia
posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
A New York Times article of a lawsuit involving South Dakota’s Oglala Sioux and beer manufacturers, distributors, and sellers largely ignores the role of major brewers who the tribe allege have knowingly promoted alcoholism on their land, where alcohol is illegal.
Tags: alcohol, equity, Oglala Sioux, public health, Whiteclay
by: Andrew Cheyne
posted on Monday, March 19, 2012
As we approach World Water Day on March 22, the United Nations reminds us that water is a human right. Their message challenges the long-standing privitization of water. Yet having a strong message is only half the battle in achieving equitable access to clean, affordable water. Taking action is critical too.
Tags: equity, soda, target marketing, water security, world water day
by: Ingrid Daffner Krasnow
posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2012
A national “nurse-in” organized to push retailers to protect women’s right to breastfeed in public has captured media attention. Coverage of the events illuminates some widespread barriers that keep women from breastfeeding in spite of its known health benefits and in spite of women’s desire to do so.
Tags: breastfeeding, equity, public health
