One of the most common arguments against single-payer health systems is that they lead to the rationing of care. Such arguments overlook the rationing baked into the current U.S. system.
Environmental Health
A new reporting project will "examine the health risks to the public that can occur when society and local governments neglect or underfund initiatives to alleviate conditions where homeless populations live."
State and federal nutritional guidelines exist for public schools, but who's regulating after school programs and child care centers?
Why does one of the wealthiest countries in the world make its most vulnerable citizens choose between food or shelter?
This story was produced as part of a larger project led by Monica Vaughan, a participant in the 2019 California Fellowship.
Other stories in this series include:
Oceano Dunes stays open to off-roading. But California still says big changes must be made
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"If you have a loved one struggling with addiction and you’re looking for a safe place to send them for recovery in California, good luck."
Support for Curcio’s reporting on this project also came from the Fund for Journalism on Child Well-Being, a program of the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism at the University of Southern California.
There are substantial differences in life expectancy across the valley. A reporter seeks new answers to explain the gaps.
How do you make critically important — but potentially boring — stories resonate with your audience? KPCC's content chief Kristen Muller shares her station's approach.