Mary Turck

Mary Turck (m aryturck@visi.com) blogs at maryturck.com, teaches New Media at Macalester College, and is the former editor of the TC Daily Planet. Before coming to the Daily Planet in 2007, she edited the Connection to the Americas and AMERICAS.ORG, and worked as a freelance writer and editor. In earlier years, she practiced law, taught in elementary schools, colleges and prisons, and worked as a community organizer.

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Getting the lead out: Flint is just the beginning

Twenty-some years ago, my kids tested with high lead levels. My partner and I were shocked and horrified. What had caused this?

Participants in a 2013 walk to end Alzheimer's in Atlanta, Georgia.

For Families Dealing With Alzheimer’s, the Need for More Research Is Clear

I always thought that Dad would keep urging me, “Go get those Republicans!” long after Alzheimer’s stole his memory of my name. Now I don’t know. He doesn’t talk about politics any more. His favorite topic of conversation during my whole life has disappeared....

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Getting the lead out: Flint is just the beginning

For Families Dealing With Alzheimer’s, the Need for More Research Is Clear