Climate change forced over 1 million Africans from their homes in 2015
Disasters triggered by rapid-onset natural hazards affected 33 African countries last year.
Fears of another Supreme Court assault on abortion rights grow after Idaho ruling
"I can't believe in a matter of months we've gone from losing the constitutional right to abortion to debating whether doctors can provide lifesaving care to patients."
4 ways the media does a disservice to sexual assault survivors
People who work in the media have a tremendous responsibility to report the facts without letting unnecessary information taint them.
Pakistan’s billion tree tsunami
How a reforestation campaign is tackling climate change.
The evil that guns do
The firearms lobby suggests that because morality can’t be legislated, the evil of gun violence can only be controlled by... more guns.
ACLU calls for investigation into police detaining ex-Marine moving into his home
After a police officer held a Marine veteran at gunpoint and handcuffed him while moving into his own house, the Kansas chapter...
Cops on Paid Leave After Toddler Dies in Patrol Car
Although the mother of the deceased toddler was involved in a prior incident concerning the Department of Human Services (DHS), neither of the officers face criminal charges.
How Trump’s immigration crackdown is harming children — including U.S. citizens
From losing Medicaid and SNAP to family separations and ICE in schools, children are among the most affected by the administration's immigration policies.
Detroit Police Commander charged with DUI after crashing into civilian
“He could be terminated certainly, he could be demoted, he could opt for retirement, the investigation is very early right now.”
Lawmakers are finally starting to pay attention to the epidemic of missing and murdered...
Lawmakers are moving to pass legislation that would create clearer systems of data collection and response in cases of MMIW.