ELDERLY IN AMERICA

According to published reports health care costs are higher in America than in any other advanced country in the world.

An essay on making a film about ageism in America.

The truth about racism in America as evidenced by the arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. by Sgt. James Crowley. Both men were at fault in one way or the other and President Barack Obama's involvement did not help the situation in the least.

The right looks at the very real need for universal health care in America and decries it as "socialism." And then they rally to support 18B in tax breaks for Exxon and a bail-out of Bear Stearns.

I believe the so-called HMO's have undermined patient care in America to the point where it is tragically ridiculous and on the other hand laughable as compared to health care in other nations.

Justice in America? Wake up! Justice implies fairness, consistency, common sense, in both making our laws and ultimately enforcing them.

Interventions that address depression in America's institutionalized elders are greatly needed and long overdue.

Comments on the Barbara Ehrenreich's book concerning the fate of unskilled workers in America.

A discussion of Cuban culture in America, defining the term cubanidad and many of the items that it encompasses.

Drug abuse among the elderly is a little known problem, but one that needs to be addressed now.

This multipart document portrays the healthcare situation and its effects on on senior citizens in the US. Be sure to get the full picture by reading the other segments: immigrants, the uninsured, children and many more.

Our health system is in crisis, leaving us with to many people without adequate health insurance, and the costs are astronomical! Today, there are over 45 million Americans without health insurance. Millions of us are struggling to pay health premiums tha

Why women are more likely to live in poverty in the U.S.

An analysis of the challenges of the passage of Universal Healthcare legislation in the United States and those who have contributed and/or hindered the cause.

How professional women are addressing being single and childless in "family-friendly" America and the impact on American society.

The United States of America was, at the time of its creation, a politically and ideologically innovative community; however; at the same time, America was a nation built on traditional values and beliefs...

A look back at how the jury system evolved from the Magna Carta to nullification in the OJ Simpson case.

Research into the plight of women at or below the poverty line, and the fact that a disproportionate numbe of people in this status are women.

Whether it's dealing with issues such as poverty, race, crime, foreign or domestic policy, the mainstream news media fails to live up to its responsibilities, which are enshrined in our nation's Constitution.

The recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court spells the beginning of the end for individual power and security in the face of corporate America.

An interesting piece of history that is very relevant right now.

Americans seem to be pleased with themselves when it comes to paying taxes and electing their political leaders, but should they?

Social Security is a hot topic in the American economic scene today, given the ever increasing number of recipients and a shrinking number of contributors. The question of where the program will be in 30 years is an opportunity to view the program objectively.

Excellent health care service for the elderly is accessible in Philadelphia. The best health care is still offered by Hospitals and their related institutions. Contemporary Caregiver Contracts are now possible for elderly care in America.