Human Rights

Childhood obesity is a major public health issue in the US. A new study shows racial discrimination may be a factor.

“I feel like there’s a conversation that has been created definitely by philanthropy in relationship to movements that’s like, “Is this a $50,000 problem? Is this a $100,000 problem?” And I’m like, “T

As mega-donors shift their attention to the climate crisis, women and people of color are ensuring that organizers providing community solutions are prioritized.

University presidents and education reform advocates are decrying the Supreme Court opinion, calling the decision “a true step back.”…

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…