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The Lede, Issue #14: The Poison in Our Drinking Water, Polarizing Politics, Covering Your Parents’ Union, and More

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The Fix Isn’t In: Why a Safety Device That Can Stop Overdoses by Kids Isn’t Widely Used

Safety valves that cost pennies per bottle could save thousands of kids from being rushed to emergency rooms each year. A doctor has campaigned to have the devices added to all liquid medicines, but so far he’s had limited success.

T. Christian Miller & Jeff Gerth