Social Justice
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Worker-owned cannabis co-ops in RI aim for economic justice
Worker-owned cannabis cooperatives in Rhode Island are striving to help those affected by the war on drugs. State law mandates at least six retail …
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Colorado health care costs rose 139% between 2013-2022
Between 2013 and 2022, health care spending in Colorado surged by 139% to nearly $30 billion, according to a new analysis by the Center for Improving …
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Ohio’s milestone moment for women in government
Ohio is seeing big gains in women's representation at the Statehouse, with the General Assembly poised to welcome seven additional women lawmakers in …
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Ohio’s STORK Act: Tax relief for parents or a push against abortion rights?
By Vanessa Davidson / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Ohio Rep. Gary …
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Wisconsinites seeking abortion telemedicine via shield laws face risks
Wisconsin law bans telemedicine abortion care, yet new data show an increasing number of Wisconsinites have been getting abortion pills through …
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
North Carolina toolkit simplifies expungement process for second chances
Navigating the process of expunging criminal records can be overwhelming but for many, it is a critical step toward building a better future…
Monday, December 9, 2024
Standard probation conditions set Mississippians up for failure
A new report offers a detailed look at "standard" conditions for probation in Mississippi and nationwide, affecting nearly 3 million people. The …
Monday, December 9, 2024
Report: AZ ranks second for number of women as legislators
More than 2,400 women will serve in state legislatures in 2025. That's a new record, according to the Center for American Women and Politics at …
Indiana's justice journey of reform, reflection
By Dakarai Turner for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Service…
Sustaining services for rural Ohio's sexual-violence survivors
The giving season offers Ohioans an opportunity to reflect on the importance of supporting community services. For survivors of sexual violence in …
Colorado commemorates World AIDS Day
Coloradans gathered at Park Hill United Methodist Church in Denver on Sunday to mark World AIDS Day - joining people around the globe to show support …
Survey: The term 'Indigenous' grows in popularity among Native youth
A new survey of Native American teens and young adults highlights a growing preference for the term "Indigenous" rather than being referred to as "Ame…