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Benjamin Chrisinger

Benjamin Chrisinger

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Economy|Food|Health|Political|US

Why government can’t make America ‘healthier’ by micromanaging groceries purchased with SNAP benefits

Maintaining a good diet is not cheap or straightforward, especially on a low income.

Why government can’t make America ‘healthier’ by micromanaging groceries purchased with SNAP benefits
Education|Health|Opinion|US

Only 1.6% of US doctors were Black in 1906 – and the legacy of inequality in medical education has not yet been erased

Increased mistrust of the US medical profession and higher mortality rates are two consequences of the lack of Black doctors.

Only 1.6% of US doctors were Black in 1906 – and the legacy of inequality in medical education has not yet been erased
Education|Health|Opinion

Shortage of Black doctors is rooted in racist history − a $600M gift will help historically Black medical schools address the gap

Increased mistrust of the US medical profession and higher mortality rates are consequences of the low numbers of Black doctors. A massive gift to Black medical colleges may help build those numbers.

Shortage of Black doctors is rooted in racist history − a $600M gift will help historically Black medical schools address the gap

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