HAPPINESS

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Abraham to Descendants: “Knock it Off”

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Nov 06, 2006

The Interfaith Amigos: A rabbi, a minister, and an imam, brought together by 9/11 and what followed, discover new spiritual depths from their dialogue and friendship.

Caffeinated Community Comeback: Small Ohio Town Discovers Power of Networking

by Frances Moore Lappé

posted Oct 17, 2006

A story of community redevelopment from the bottom up. Starting with a coffee shop, and adding artisans, classes, and the power of networking. June Holley now helps communities around the globe form Smart Networks by training and supporting Network Weavers. Appalachian Center for Economic Networks.

The Bronx, New York: Quality Job, Quality Care

by Eric Laursen

posted Aug 31, 2006

Cooperative Home Care Associates offers home health care services with motivated employee owners and a cooperative that is growing.

Alternative Medicine Demands Shared Decision Making

by Pamela O'Malley Chang

posted Aug 29, 2006

Commentary on the role of Alternative Medicine in health care decisions by a practitioner of Chinese medicine.

Fighting the Cancer, Healing the Soul

by Pamela O'Malley Chang

posted Aug 29, 2006

The Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic provides all-around care including alternative treatments for low-income women diagnosed with cancer.

Principles of Real Solutions

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Aug 22, 2006

What is required for America to join most of the industrialized world in universal access to health care?

Health Care Options at a Glance

by Sarah van Gelder, Doug Pibel

posted Aug 22, 2006

The various health care options used around the world are detailed based on costs, coverage, who pays and other factors.

Just the Facts

by Lilja Otto

posted Aug 09, 2006

The costs of health care and prescriptions in the U.S. are graphically compared against the rest of the world. Why do U.S. drugs cost more?

Better Health Through Fairer Wealth

by Brydie Ragan

posted Aug 09, 2006

Being poor may be as great a risk factor in personal health as the consumption of cigarettes or junk food.

A Growing Movement

by Rev. Linda H. Walling

posted Aug 08, 2006

As Americans pay more for less health care, a movement toward universal health care is gaining steam.

If You Ask Maine

by Tish Tanski

posted Aug 07, 2006

Maine residents tell state what they want, government moves to give greater access to health care.

A Quick Resource Guide

posted Aug 07, 2006

Audio, video and reference book resources for taking action on community and national health care reform.

Has Canada Got the Cure?

by Holly Dressel

posted Aug 04, 2006

The United States pays far more than Canada per capita for its health care services, yet Canadians get better care, according to various experts.

Americans Speak on Health Care

posted Aug 03, 2006

The Citizens’ Health Care Working Group solicited opinions regarding health care and prepared a report to Congress and the President.

American Health Care: A System to Die For

posted Aug 03, 2006

A visual map of health care articles in the Fall 2006 issue.