Say, Whatever Happened To The Ebola Crisis?
Much like the disease itself, Ebola panic seems to have disappeared as the midterm elections become ever more distant in the rear view mirror.
Creigh Deeds One Year Later, And The Problems With Mental Health Care In The U.S.
Just over one year ago, Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds was attacked by his son, revealing problems with our mental health system that have yet to be adequately addressed.
Maine Court Rejects State Request To Quarantine, Restrict Movements, Of Ebola Nurse Kaci Hickcox
A Maine Judge has largely rejected the efforts of the State of Maine to restrict the movements of Kaci Hickcox
Kaci Hickcox Threatens To Sue Maine Authorities Over Ebola Quarantine Order
We may have our first legal challenge to an Ebola quarantine order by tomorrow
Ebola And Mandatory Quarantines: A Delicate Balance Between Personal Liberty And Public Safety
Mandatory quarantines are a massive violation of personal liberty. We ought to be careful in how, when, and why we impose them and who they are directed toward.
New York, New Jersey Modify Ebola Quarantine Policy
After an avalanche of negative commentary, the Governors of New York and New Jersey have modified their policy regarding quarantining people returning from west Africa.
Nurse Quarantined Under Christie/Cuomo Policy Raises Concerns About Policy
The first person to be quarantined under the new policy announced by New York and New Jersey is raising concerns about the way she was treated, and whether the policy is even the right idea.
New York, New Jersey Order Quarantine For Arrivals From Ebola Stricken Nations
A surprise move from Governors Christie and Cuomo that sounds like a good idea but may not be as effective, or legal, as it sounds.
Fear And Loathing In The Age Of Ebola
As usual, politicians and pundits are helping to create a climate of fear and concern about Ebola that is not justified by the facts.
Gun Rights, Mental Health, And A Denial Of Due Process
New York State’s gun law takes rights away from nearly 35,000 people without any due process whatsoever.
The Level of Dumb is Astounding (Huckabee on Borders and Ebola Edition)
Illogic and fear from Mr. Huckabee.
Political Pressure Grows For An Ebola Travel Ban, But The Argument For One Remains Weak
A travel ban sounds like a simple solution to a complex problem. Like most simple solutions, though, it becomes far less appealing when you think about the details.
Obama Names ‘Ebola Czar,’ Doesn’t Explain Why We Need One
President Obama has appointed an “Ebola Czar,” but it’s unclear why we need one when there are already people who are supposed to be in charge of the Ebola response.
Second Ebola Nurse May Have Shown Early Symptoms Longer Than First Reported
More Ebola news that could have a negative impact on public opinion.
Problems With The Response To Ebola, And A Little Perspective
We’ve become aware of failures in how we’ve handled the Ebola situation. The response is to figure out what went wrong and do our best to fix it, not to panic.
Second Dallas Health Care Worker Tests Positive For Ebola
Another health care worker in Dallas is being treated for exposure to the Ebola Virus.
Extreme Fitness Obsession
Heather Havrilesky asks, “Why Are Americans So Fascinated With Extreme Fitness?
A 29 Year Old Woman Is Choosing To Die Rather Than Suffer Through Terminal Cancer
A 29 year old woman will end her life in less than a month. That should be her choice.
