The organ transplantation system in the United States faces significant challenges, with a severe shortage of donor organs leading to long wait times and even death for those in need. While some advocate for a regulated market for kidneys, the reality of reforming the transplant system is more complex. This article explores the various efforts to improve the transplantation network, including reducing waste and fraud, increasing transparency and accountability, and implementing evidence-based matching algorithms. It also highlights the importance of ongoing system-wide reforms and the need to avoid quick fixes that may not actually improve the system.
Results for: Systemic Racism
Amidst calls for the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) to be disbanded, Chief Darcy Fleury has acknowledged that progress has been made but emphasizes that rebuilding community trust will take time. Following the deaths of Corey Belesky, Mackenzie Moonias, and Jenna Ostberg, First Nations leaders and family members have urged the government to disband the TBPS and appoint an external police force to investigate the incidents.
First Nation leaders and families of deceased loved ones are demanding the dissolution of the Thunder Bay police force due to its history of systemic racism and mishandling of investigations involving Indigenous people. The Ontario Provincial Police have charged the former chief and another high-ranking officer, while the current chief pledges to restore trust in the community.