http://www.psr.org Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.psr.org-373669863 http://www.psr.org/chapters/student-chapters/blog/use-your-voice-and-vote.html Tomorrow the United States will hold its 57th presidential election. And amidst all the arguing pollsters and pundits, the partisanship and polarization, there is a message that Republicans and Democrats alike can agree on… get out and vote. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:33:04 -0600 www.psr.org-352083829 http://www.psr.org/chapters/student-chapters/blog/gun-violence.html In the wake of another thoughtless, unspeakably violent crime with tragic, unnecessary fatalities, it is once again time for the people of the United States to address the issue of gun violence in our country. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:31:38 -0500 www.psr.org-346753544 http://www.psr.org/chapters/student-chapters/blog/affordable-care-act.html The Affordable Care Act is a hopeful step towards a more equitable and accessible health care system for ALL Americans. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:03:20 -0500 www.psr.org-224397591 http://www.psr.org/chapters/student-chapters/blog/nuclear-crisis-in-japan-what.html “Nuclear Meltdown” -The words displayed on almost every American newspaper front page, television screen and computer homepage alike in recent days. An earthquake and tsunami descended on Japan causing worry and strife across a nation. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:01:38 -0500 www.psr.org-267581740 http://www.psr.org/chapters/student-chapters/blog/the-ishaqi-incident.html On March 15, 2006, American troops approached a house around 2:30 AM in Ishaqi to apprehend a potential Al Qaida in Iraq suspect. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:30:52 -0500 www.psr.org-169061690 http://www.psr.org/chapters/student-chapters/blog/day-1.html After 18 hours of travel (and some lost luggage), I have arrived in Basel, Switzerland. The beauty of this city is breathtaking, and the people could not be more gracious. You find yourself constantly walking through the streets, taking in all the amazing sights, sounds, and smells of the city; as you might imagine, with all the distractions, it takes me a while to find myself to the conference site. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:58:39 -0500 www.psr.org-169062254 http://www.psr.org/chapters/student-chapters/blog/day-2.html The morning starts early with a Plenary entitled “Uranium and Environment.” The first presenter discusses nuclear medicine. Primarily, he focuses on the fact that traditionally nuclear medicine has used the same type of Uranium that is necessary for building a nuclear weapon (the so-called Highly Enriched Uranium, or HEU). However, he explains that recently, thanks to pressure from groups like PSR/IPPNW, most medical facilities around the world have switched to the non-weapons grade Uranium (LEU), without any deficit in patient care. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:58:16 -0500 www.psr.org-216393133 http://www.psr.org/chapters/student-chapters/blog/wealth-and-health-1.html My name is Martin Donohoe and I practice internal medicine, teach courses in public health, medical humanities, and women’s rights, and work with a number of activist groups on issues relevant to universal health care, food safety, and environmental preservation. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:01:20 -0600 www.psr.org-210109025 http://www.psr.org/chapters/student-chapters/blog/foodpolicy.html With the corporate takeover of our nation’s food system, eating a meal has never been so controversial. Few consumers realize the growing offenses to worker’s rights, environmental sustainability, and public health that factory farming inflicts on our world. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:17:48 -0600 www.psr.org-204037469 http://www.psr.org/chapters/student-chapters/blog/holdyourbreath.html The air we breathe fills a fundamental requirement for our survival, and yet, we continually fail to preserve the quality of this most valuable resource. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:31:11 -0600