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In Keerthana Ramanathans (SOH 26) second column of The Intersection series, she examines how illiteracy affects health outcomes, and ways we can help increase health literacy among overlooked populations.

THE INTERSECTION | The Epidemic of Illiteracy

By Keerthana Ramanathan, Science Columnist March 15, 2024

“It’s not a disease; it’s illiteracy,” the doctor I was working with said after I asked him for help with a patient’s medications.  I was stunned by this diagnosis.  I had just finished...

EDITORIAL: Bridging Science and Politics

By Editorial Board October 4, 2016

Last week’s presidential debate was an opportunity for the candidates to demonstrate familiarity, expertise and opinions on myriad issues facing the United States. The candidates shared their beliefs,...

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) released a draft of a potential D.C. constitution, which will be finalized at a convention June 17 and 18 before a citywide vote in November.

Mayoral Initiative Supports Minority Students

By Lisa Burgoa October 9, 2015

Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the new "500 for 500: Mentoring Through Literacy" program in conjunction with D.C. Public Schools, the Metropolitan Police Department and Howard University on Sept. 28. The...

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