Human Rights

Collin County Jail failed to send a bleeding, cramping Lauren Kent to an outside OB-GYN. In a lawsuit, she blames their “cost-containment” strategy.

An exclusive digital series exploring the leading edges of the reparations ecosystem—and revealing a path toward healing and reconciliation.

A new study sheds light on the persistent and early emerging disparities in education linked to socioeconomic status.

Severe depression, loneliness, and adversity may increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia later in life.

As an English language teacher in an international primary school and a language learner myself, I often think about how many K-12 students in the …

The largest dam removal project is moving forward on the Klamath River in California and Oregon. Tribal nations there have fought for decades to protect native fish runs and the ecology of the river.

The Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions encourages students to leave out core parts of who they are, writes Carina Cruz, a college access counselor.

In the broader nonprofit sector, a capital chasm — sometimes called the “missing middle” — exists between early-stage organizations and those ready to scale their proven models. That chasm is…

A deeply reported article in the Miami Herald highlights LISC Jacksonville’s crucial role in supporting Black families with heirs’ property problems, helping them sort out titling issues, avoid the threat of foreclosure and find home maintenance resources.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals are disproportionately affected by workplace mistreatment in academic medicine, a study finds.

Less than one in five teachers identify as Black, Hispanic or Asian American amidst an increasingly diverse student population. It is time to take a hard look at the policies that keep our diverse student population from learning from teachers who look like them.

If we warmly welcome refugees and migrants into our communities, we can transform lives and create a better reality.