Blog Bye Bye Birdie By: Michelle Minton 12/12/2007 Chicago's Health Committee is set to vote on a measure this afternoon that would prohibit residents from owning chickens as pets. Alderwoman Lona Lane,…
Blog Snowballing Litigation By: Michelle Minton 12/05/2007 As the first significant snowfall blankets the Washington, D.C. area, a word of warning: Be careful at whom you aim any snowballs. Hit the…
Blog Dying by the FDA’s Rules By: Michelle Minton 12/04/2007 For patients dying from a terminal illnesses, sometimes the only comfort they have is being able to choose the manner in which they ‘check out’.
Blog Radiating Fear By: Michelle Minton 11/29/2007 A new report today warns that increased use of CT scans and subsequent increased exposure to radiation could account for nearly 2 percent of…
Blog Paternalism to the Nth Degree By: Michelle Minton 11/28/2007 A new bill proposed in Massachusetts would make it illegal for parents to spank their children. Much of the discussion centers on spanking and…
Blog Charter Schools: Same Old Problems By: Michelle Minton 11/08/2007 The New York Times today published an article that juxtaposes charter schools and public schools as if they are differing models for education, but…
