Social Justice
Friday, April 19, 2024
Annual farmworkers march supports WA tulip harvesters
An annual march for farmworkers' rights is being held Sunday in northwest Washington. This year, marchers are focusing on the conditions for local …
Thursday, April 18, 2024
TN poised to expand access to opioid treatment at Community Health Centers
There is light at the end of the tunnel for Tennesseans struggling with opioid addiction, as a bill has been passed to increase access to treatment …
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
As Black Maternal Health Week ends, health disparities persist
While Black Maternal Health Week is wrapping up, health disparities for pregnant Black women continues to be an issue. From April 11-17 this year…
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Alabama groups focus on year-round voter education, activism
Alabama civic-engagement groups are searching for strategies to maintain voter engagement outside of major election years. As candidates gear up for …
Tlaib and 'Squad' rally $100 million defense against AIPAC backlash
In the midst of political tensions surrounding Israel's handling of the conflict with Hamas, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., has voiced her support for …
Insulin price gouging continues despite attempts to rein in the industry
Nearly one million Ohioans have been diagnosed with diabetes, but the cost of insulin continues to be a barrier for people needing the medication…
Report: Election officials left positions at increasing rate since 2000
A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…
Report: Election official turnover trend stretches two decades
A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…
ND spring election: Local races round out ballots
Voters are consistently reminded to pay attention to local elections. But in 2024, North Dakota groups are stressing that message even more with …
Steady increase in election staff changes over past two decades, report finds
A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…
Will California do reparations right?
By Erin Aubry Kaplan for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Yes! Magazine-Public News …
Report: PA track record on private-school vouchers finds still no accountability
A new report analyzes Pennsylvania's existing voucher programs, that divert public funds to private schools. This comes on the heels of Gov…