Democracy

The U.S. legal code currently defaults to the masculine form when referring to people, but the Equality in Our Laws Act would change that.

Several recent reports show America lagging behind smaller, younger democracies in making progress toward parity across a number of issues.

Many organizations in the climate change movement are connected.

Some women were prosecuted for smoking marijuana before they even knew they were expecting.

Data is a powerful tool in addressing contemporary challenges, but current consent models don’t go far enough to align with community expectations and protect vulnerable populations.

Menstrual or period poverty is a major contributor to gender inequity on a global scale. We caught up with the team behind Qrate, which is on a mission for menstrual justice.

Obese children outnumber underweight ones globally, and ‘social determinants’ in kids’ lived environments play a fundamental role. Obesity in kids can lead to a lifetime of poor health.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance abuse issues or mental health problems.

Rural newspapers have been closing “left and right” over the past two decades, but it’s important to keep them open, especially in communities with schools, according to a column in the Minot Daily…

Environmental science finds that so-called heat islands occur when urbanized areas experience much higher temperatures than neighboring outlying areas within major metropolitan areas. In and around U.S. cities, more affluent parts of…

Efforts toward inclusivity and accessibility could make climate solutions better for everyone as a result, advocates say.

As the next empowered, engaged and civically-minded generation grows in age, nonprofits have three important reasons to support their growth.