Human Rights

Illinois teacher Rachael Mahmood spent a year traveling around Illinois, asking educators, students, and parents, “What does belonging mean to you”…

MacArthur Foundation launches Native self-determination program, pledging deeper partnerships and increased funding for Indigenous-led initiatives.

Tips to foster curiosity and problem-solving at home.

The Trump administration’s CDC data purge means researchers can no longer effectively track and address health issues affecting LGBTQ+ people – and ultimately society as a whole.

Schools are trying to raise the bar on reading — but they need parents to hold it up.

Research shows that “amenity trade-offs” can account for as much as two-thirds of the gender pay gap.

Equity Eats not only filled a need—it empowered local farmers, reduced food waste and strengthened our local food system.

When LGBTQ+ patients can be open with their providers about their identity, they are much more likely to get essential care.

Home-based providers demonstrate resilience and dedication, yet they’re too often forgotten in conversations about child care.

Maintaining resident trust outweighs federal pressure to participate in immigration enforcement, some city officials say.

Moving people between prisons can improve their access to treatment, programs, and visitation — but transfers can also be deeply traumatizing, disruptive, and destabilizing. In …