Social Justice
Friday, December 8, 2023
Post-holiday 'yo-yo' diets: risk factors for heart health
The holiday season is filled with recipes passed down from years before, and feasting with family and friends. But think again before you have …
Friday, December 8, 2023
Study: Shuttered small-town newspapers sink community vitality
Three million residents in more than 200 U.S. counties don't have access to a single local news source, according to a new study. In New Mexico…
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Expert: AZ leads with election related lawsuits ahead of 2024
Despite concerns about the next election, one Arizona legal expert says courts have generally sided with voters and democracy. Victoria Lopez is …
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Study: Rural vibrancy diminishes with death of local newspapers
The media landscape has dramatically changed in the past 20 years, evidenced by a new study that shows three million residents in more than 200 …
Thursday, December 7, 2023
NY criminal-justice groups want increased police transparency
New York City community advocates want to reduce the number of stop-and-frisk encounters with police. The American Civil Liberties Union of New York …
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Neighboring states leave Indiana behind in 'cloud of smoke'
Most Hoosiers are okay with legalizing marijuana -- 85% approve, according to a poll from Indiana Public Radio and Ball State University. However…
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
CARE Court program opens in California's largest county
The state's largest county has just opened the new CARE Court system, designed to get help for severely mentally ill people in Los Angeles. CARE …
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Ohio agencies work with churches to strengthen supports for foster children
More than 3,500 foster children are available for adoption in Ohio, and state agencies are connecting with local faith congregations to help recruit …
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
University presidents testify on rise of antisemitism on college campuses
College presidents testified before a congressional committee Tuesday on the rise of antisemitism on college campuses since the Oct. 7 Hamas-led …
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
NY groups want increased criminal court ruling transparency
Government accountability groups want increased transparency in New York criminal court decisions. This comes after a new report finds only 6% of …
New Mexico aims for 'no hungry holidays' by doubling donations
Just a few days into December, food bank demand is high while some warehouse shelves are lean, and in New Mexico, a matching donation program this …
Report: Farm Credit System needs an update
A new report calls for greater accountability in the system that provides funding to farmers in underserved communities. The research takes a dive …