Social Justice
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than overall population
September is Health Literacy Month, and a Denver-based group is working to help health professionals break a persistent pattern of discrimination …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Reports highlight Ohio's evolving voting options for 2024
This week, National Voter Registration Day was another timely reminder for Ohioans preparing for the 2024 general election. The latest reports from …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
PA group works to educate voters on deadlines, registration, mail-in ballots
As the November 5 general election fast approaches, there's a push for more voter education in the Keystone State. It's National Voter Registration …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Local leaders revive Toledo’s historic 'Black Wall Street'
Toledo's historic Dorr Street Corridor was once the beating heart of Black culture, wealth and business in the city. Now, community leaders and local …
Monday, September 16, 2024
NV advocates ready for National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday
National Voter Registration Day is tomorrow, and voting-rights advocates in Nevada want to ensure everyone is set to make their voice heard in …
Monday, September 16, 2024
SD voting advocates hope to avoid ballot challenges seen in primary
Just a few months after some South Dakota absentee ballots were illegally challenged, officials are concerned slow mail delivery could affect …
Ohio leaders clash over migrant influx, persistent rumors
Tensions are rising in Springfield, Ohio, as controversial claims from Sen. J.D. Vance about migrants in the area have garnered national attention…
Stalled Child Tax Credit leaves Ohio families in limbo
During this week's presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris proposed reviving the Child Tax Credit, which was part of the American Rescue …
Census data: More Mainers struggle to meet basic needs
More Maine households struggled to meet their basic needs last year, according to new census data. More than 80,000 Mainers, or roughly 6% of the …
America's 2-decade-long housing shortage needs a fix
New Mexico houses cost less to buy than in many other states but there's also less inventory and one data expert does not expect a building boom to re…
Critical choices: How Ohio’s elections will affect education
In Ohio, the upcoming elections could have a significant effect on public education. Educators are urging voters to consider how the candidates' …
AR officials consider new ways to address food deserts
By Daniel Breen and Josie Lenora for Little Rock Public Radio.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for the Little Rock …