Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop Leaves Legacy on AIDS, Smoking

Published March 2, 2013

Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop Leaves Legacy on AIDS, Smoking
An evangelical Christian with a conservative track record, he shocked right-wing supporters when he publicly endorsed the use of condoms and sex education to slow the spread of AIDS. He mailed a pamphlet with information on AIDS to 100 … and warned … Read more on PBS NewsHour (blog)

Climate Change, Migration and Conflict in the Amazon and the Andes
For Brazil, there are fundamental reasons for protecting and sustaining the Amazon, so crucial to the economic health of the country. For both Brazil and the United States, successful action against the international trade in narcotics—and the illicit … Read more on ThinkProgress