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Native women in WA are dying during and after childbirth. Could cash help?
By Eilis O’Neill On November 7, 2023 D eita McChristian always knew she wanted kids. When she was a teenager, she dreamed of having a house full of them. “I…
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Debate heats up around changing Michigan’s homeschooling laws
By Lily Altavena and Dave Boucher On December 6, 2023 Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a Democratic state lawmaker are calling for more state oversight into homeschooling following recent…
Read MoreBlack leaders call for task force to study impact of racial discrimination in Colorado
Task force would determine the extent Black Coloradans have experienced racial discrimination due to state practices and policies By Brandon Richard On December 13, 2023 DENVER — A coalition of…
Read MoreBlack Medicare patients less likely to be referred for home health care
By Wolters Kluwer Health On December 7, 2023 Newswise — At discharge from the hospital, Black Medicare beneficiaries are less likely to be referred for home health care (HHC), compared to…
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Critics decry Ohio’s proposed ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth
The state senate is considering a bill to prohibit doctors from offering gender-affirming care to trans patients younger than 18 By Ava Sasani On December 8, 2023 Hundreds of transgender…
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Missouri bill would ban companies’ “refusing to deal with” clauses
This recent move comes after recent high-profile cases of companies pulling business with X, formerly Twitter, over rising hate speech By Erin Reed On December 11, 2023 A new bill in Missouri…
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US Supreme Court snubs challenge to gay ‘conversion therapy’ ban in Washington state
By Andrew Chung On December 11, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to Washington state’s law banning “conversion therapy” on children aimed at changing…
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Justice Department Making Historic Investment in Prison and Jail Reform
Important work is taking place across the nation to ensure that people behind bars are treated with dignity. By Lauren-Brooke Eisen & Ram Subramanian On December 6, 2023; December 18,…
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What happens when your loved one goes missing?
A history of neglect, botched investigations, and flawed data reveal systemic issues with the way police treat missing person cases. By Trina Reynolds-Tyler and Sarah Conway On November 14, 2023…
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