Social Justice
Friday, October 25, 2024
A growing crisis in mental health care for Ohio children
The growing crisis in Ohio's child welfare system is drawing attention, particularly for its impact on children's mental health. Across the state…
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Ohio schools bring local farms to lunch trays with USDA funding
This October, Ohio schools are celebrating National Farm to School Month by serving local produce in their meals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
FAIR Act would prevent companies from evading responsibility, supporters say
Critics of recent court cases they say allow corporations to evade responsibility are pointing to legislation in Congress that could fix this issue…
Past felony convictions keep almost 400,000 in TN from voting
Tens of thousands of Tennesseans with felony convictions are unable to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election. Research by The Sentencing Project shows …
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
How greener schoolyards benefit Colorado kids, communities
By Claire Elise Thompson for Grist.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Publi…
Report: More than 68,000 Mississippians can’t vote due to felony convictions
In Mississippi, thousands of people will not be able to vote in the general elections due to a past felony conviction. Research by The Sentencing …
Iowans with disabilities see employment gains but challenges remain
State data show more Iowans with disabilities are employed. And advocates with the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council point out that - during …
Billing statements could be your gateway to voting in MN
More than 3.6 million Minnesotans are registered to vote this fall. But if you're worried that something will get you turned away at the polls…
A solar transformation for Moloka'i
By Naoki Nitta for Grist.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Hawaii News Service reporting for the Grist-Solutions Journalism Network-Public News S…
AARP CT educates voters for November election
As early voting begins today, AARP Connecticut is educating voters about this year's election. This is the first election the state has had early …
Court clears way for Nebraskans with past felony convictions to register, vote
The state Supreme Court has upheld a law giving Nebraskans with prior felony convictions the right to vote once they have completed their sentence…
ACLU of Indiana stands ready to support voter safety
Voter apprehension is reaching record levels for this year's general election, with dueling poll results and debates only adding to the anxiety…