Category: Systemic
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Why Maternal Mortality Rates Affect All American Families
A National Crisis Fueled by Policy Decisions, Not Partisan Lines America’s Maternal Health Crisis in Global Context The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations—a tragic distinction for the wealthiest country in the world. According to the CDC’s 2023 Vital Statistics Report, the maternal mortality rate more than doubled over two…
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Thirst in the Land of Plenty: The U.S. Clean Water Crisis You’re Not Hearing About
From Flint to the Forgotten – How Communities Across America Still Struggle for Basic Access to Safe Drinking Water The Illusion of Universality In one of the most industrialized nations in the world, the idea that millions of people lack access to safe drinking water seems unthinkable. Yet across the United States, particularly in communities…