Human Services

Weight discrimination is a common but under-identified aspect of workplace inequity that is finally getting some attention as organizations look to embrace a more holistic definition of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Experts say the lack of affordable housing is fueling an increase in unhoused students that may continue to escalate.

It is time to create a multilateral Arctic fisheries management plan before a moratorium on fishing in Arctic high seas sunsets in 2037. Agreements can lead to economic and food security for partners; a lack of coordination will lead to conflict, environmental degradation, and overfishing.

The many personal, physical, and social impacts of natural disasters disproportionately affect Black people, new research shows. The paper, published in the journal Environmental Sociology, explains how disaster affects residency,…

“Not only have Black farmers received the least amount of direct loans of any ethnic and racial group over the past three years, but also that the number and share…

The vast majority of global marine food supplies are threatened by climate change, according to a new study.

Politicians might consider raising teacher pay, providing more help to new teachers, and supporting all teachers in managing student behavior.

Martha Bailey proposes changes to Title X that would increase the affordability of contraception for low-income Americans. A randomized control trial suggests that these changes would increase use of preferred contraceptive methods, reduce unplanned pregnancies, and generate savings for taxpayers.

Grassroots groups that address violence in their communities are lean and underfunded and provide crucial services to their neighborhoods. They’re also increasingly recognized as indispensable to the safety and wellbeing of the places where they work.

High temperatures could lead to 235,000 ER visits and 56,000 hospital admissions for heat-related conditions annually.

The White House had sought to forgive up to $20,000 in student debt for borrowers with annual incomes under $125,000.

Of 89 criminal cases recently solved with the growing but controversial use of genetic genealogy databases — all following the highly-publicized arrest of the Golden State Killer in 2018 — just four were…