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Last July, I joined partners from throughout the faith community for a 24-hour vigil to defend the Affordable Care Act. We stood just steps away from the entrance to the Capitol, some huddling under a tree for relief from the heat of a D.C.
Ethan's Future Health Care
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Scared. Shocked. Angry. Confused.
We did not want this, We did not ask for this "opportunity;" we did not do anything wrong to deserve this AND we will not run from our obligations as parents to care for our child.
UPDATE: President Obama Signs Substance Abuse Bill into Law
See the RAC’s previous coverage of the opioid crisis here and here.
In late July, President Obama signed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) into law. CARA addresses the growing opioid abuse epidemic in the United States, which took
Congress Poised to Take Action to Curb Opioid Abuse
The United States faces a serious opioid abuse problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of overdose deaths involving opioids, including prescription painkillers and heroin, has increased nearly four times since 1999.
Acknowledging Mental Illness in Our Community
An important way we can support those living with mental illness is to change the scope of the conversation around these issues from private to communal.
Join the Faith United Against Tobacco Campaign Webinar Tomorrow
Tomorrow, April 27, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, Faith United Against Tobacco and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will co-host a webinar to introduce the CDC’s Tips from Former Smokers Campaign, and discuss ways for faith communities to get involved in