by The Editors
Police Violence IS a Public Health Issue at APHA
An exciting victory in the fight against racist police violence was won at the American Public Health Association convention on November 1, 2016. Over 10,000 largely progressive health workers meet annually to present public health data and program outcomes. Members may also propose policy resolutions to represent the organization’s agenda. The cautious and conservative leadership review them and recommend approval or rejection, although a representative membership body votes to accept or reject them. Continue reading “APHA: Police Violence IS a Public Health Issue”