Children

Israeli police Palestinian youth

US Tax Dollars Must Not Be Used to Detain Palestinian Children US Tax Dollars Must Not Be Used to Detain Palestinian Children

It’s time to stand up for the human rights of Palestinian children who are mistreated and abused in the Israeli-military detention system.

Dec 11, 2017 / Betty McCollum

Muslim students high school

Trumpism Infects California’s Schools Trumpism Infects California’s Schools

Muslim students feel less comfortable at school than they have in years.

Nov 28, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Wedding rings

About Half of US States Set No Minimum Age for Marriage About Half of US States Set No Minimum Age for Marriage

If you thought child marriage didn’t exist in the United States, think again.

Nov 2, 2017 / Michelle Chen

I’m Anti-School—Am I Obligated to Give My Child a Public Education?

I’m Anti-School—Am I Obligated to Give My Child a Public Education? I’m Anti-School—Am I Obligated to Give My Child a Public Education?

Another reader inquires about becoming a more resilient activist.

Oct 27, 2017 / Asking for a Friend / Liza Featherstone

The GOP Tax Plan Fails the Children

The GOP Tax Plan Fails the Children The GOP Tax Plan Fails the Children

By not expanding the Child Tax Credit, Republicans have missed a chance to help every struggling American family.

Oct 20, 2017 / Editorial / Bryce Covert

Chicago Child Care

How to Fix America’s Childcare Crisis How to Fix America’s Childcare Crisis

A new bill would ensure universal childcare for every parent.

Sep 19, 2017 / Michelle Chen

The Department of Justice Is Overseeing the Resegregation of American Schools

The Department of Justice Is Overseeing the Resegregation of American Schools The Department of Justice Is Overseeing the Resegregation of American Schools

A major investigation reveals that white parents are leading a secession movement with dire consequences for black children.

Sep 6, 2017 / Feature / Emmanuel Felton

Juvenile prisons

Our Criminal Courts Are Failing Juvenile Defendants Our Criminal Courts Are Failing Juvenile Defendants

Young people are too often viewed as social liabilities rather than individuals with a future.

Aug 31, 2017 / Michelle Chen

DeVos charters

The NAACP Has Called for a Moratorium on Expanding Charter Schools The NAACP Has Called for a Moratorium on Expanding Charter Schools

Charter schools have failed to live up to their hype, as school segregation continues to grow across America.

Aug 24, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Ain Issa refugee camp

The Middle East’s Wars Are Creating a Lost Generation The Middle East’s Wars Are Creating a Lost Generation

The children who live through these conflicts could be scarred for decades.

Aug 22, 2017 / Michelle Chen

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