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公益组织在帮扶尘肺农民过程中的宣传困境和潜在解决方法

作者:张厚丰 郑大潜(排名不分先后)

在江西萍乡的乡村中,一座座房屋点缀着美丽的山区。其中一些房屋外观都颇为精致,但若走入这些房屋,映入眼帘的是较为简陋的内饰。有些甚至没有粉刷过,只是简单的毛坯房。这样的房子有相当一部分是属于当地一群特殊的群体——尘肺农民。

尘肺病,就是患者由于职业问题在工作环境中长期将大量的粉尘吸入肺部,从而导致肺部纤维化的一种疾病。这种疾病会使患者呼吸困难,并容易引发气胸、肺结核等一系列并发症。

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Current Situation and Challenges of Pneumoconiosis Family in terms of Entrepreneurship in Pingxiang, Jiangxi

By Yao Jianru

“This (pneumoconiosis) is a social problem,” said Dr. Li of the Pulmonary Department of Pingxiang Chinese Medicine Hospital.

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The Politics of Rage

Black and Brown rage is often dehumanized, while White rage is protected and coddled. But it takes courage to transmute rage and anger into collective and lasting transformation. ILLUSTRATION BY MOREMAR/ADOBE STOCK do you thinkcalling me ‘angry’is an insult.every time you call me ‘angry’i hear your voice salt with guilt andi laugh.look how easy it is to reveal you.—anger is a healthy and natural response … Continue reading The Politics of Rage

Failure to include Black communities in health policy public engagement perpetuates health disparities

Alpha Abebe, McMaster University and Rhonda C. George, McMaster University It is time for us to accept that policy failure and lack of community engagement in policy decision-making go hand-in-hand. The fact that the communities with the worst health outcomes are also the communities least likely to be meaningfully engaged in health policy decision-making should not be a surprise. As it stands, a growing body … Continue reading Failure to include Black communities in health policy public engagement perpetuates health disparities

Close to home: The Canadian far right, COVID-19 and social media

Merlyna Lim, Carleton University and Brandon Rigato, Carleton University Weeks after the so-called “freedom convoy” protests ended, a familiar quietness has returned to the streets of downtown Ottawa. No more sounds of blaring horns and people partying into the wee hours. The only remaining visible traces are abandoned trucks in impound yards and barriers on streets. But these too will be cleared, just like the … Continue reading Close to home: The Canadian far right, COVID-19 and social media