I am well aware of the dangers of “raising awareness” and making a show of one’s fasting. But I am telling people about this publicly so that they can consider whether Pepfar is something they would like to fast over.
Matthew Loftus
Matthew Loftus is a family physician who has worked in Baltimore and East Africa. You can learn more about his work and writing at MatthewAndMaggie.org.
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The United States is dangerous for children. How can we help more of them live to see adulthood?
Children in the U.S. have a 70 percent greater chance of dying before adulthood than in comparable nations. Guns, car accidents and lack of access to health care are to blame.
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‘The poor will always be with us’ is no excuse to cut Medicaid.
Jesus’ words are not a commentary on state welfare.