menu_open Columnists
Martha Rosenberg

Martha Rosenberg

CounterPunch

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Remembering When Karen Wasn’t an Insult

Karen has become code for an angry, entitled, racist white woman. Karen is “the kind of woman who asks to speak to the manager,” and polices...

10.01.2025 3

CounterPunch

Martha Rosenberg

Do You Have Drug Ads-Induced Hypochondria?

Years before Covid, as a health journalist I reported that opioids were overprescribed and not safe—a position that was, of course, vindicated by...

06.12.2024 3

CounterPunch

Martha Rosenberg

Drugmakers Continue to Profiteer on “Free” Mental Health Programs

Twelve Step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous are free, self-supporting and do not advertise so many do...

14.11.2024 20

CounterPunch

Martha Rosenberg

Remembering the Salmonella King

Crowding and lack of hygiene produce salmonella\ As early as 1977, neighbors who lived near egg baron Austin “Jack” DeCoster’s huge egg...

12.09.2024 4

CounterPunch

Martha Rosenberg

Surprise: Doctors and TV Viewers LIKE Ask-Your-Doctor Ads

A new study by ZoomRx found that many doctors and patients like ask-your-doctor ads. Patients said they had asked their doctors about a specific...

28.08.2024 2

CounterPunch

Martha Rosenberg