October 2009
October 5th, 2009
Written by David Wolfford in Race & Politics with 0 Comments
The intense vitriol in the public sphere over the past month against President Obama’s healthcare plan—the raucous town halls, insulting signs, the Birthers’ crusade, and Congressman Joe Wilson’s outburst—begs to what degree these sentiments are fueled by racism as much as ideological differences concerning the president’s healthcare proposal.
Let’s consider some of the acts and symbols....
October 2nd, 2009
Written by Rita Florez in Race & Politics with 0 Comments
Laura Almonte doesn’t know what she’s going to do if her wheelchair breaks.
The 26-year-old Miami resident doesn’t have health insurance. So paying for any needed repairs or replacing the chair would be a great burden. The cost of maintaining or replacing her wheelchair would be covered only if she had a health insurance provider willing to give her coverage, despite her pre-existing condition....