Children

Diapers

Diapers, and Welfare Policy, Need Changing in Washington Diapers, and Welfare Policy, Need Changing in Washington

Helping low-income families address one of the messiest aspects of early childhood is Congress’s duty.

Jul 13, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Pre-K Student

Inequality Is Even Seeping Into Preschool Classrooms Inequality Is Even Seeping Into Preschool Classrooms

Education disparities start early.

Jun 24, 2016 / StudentNation / Michelle Chen

Harry Carson

This NFL Hall of Fame Member Won’t Let His Grandson Play Football This NFL Hall of Fame Member Won’t Let His Grandson Play Football

Harry Carson is calling for keeping children out of the sport entirely.

May 23, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Pre-K Teacher and Students

Without More Even Investment, Universal Pre-K Won’t Be Universal Without More Even Investment, Universal Pre-K Won’t Be Universal

When pre-K teachers at community centers typically make $27,000 less than public elementary-school teachers, how can we expect quality early-childhood education?

May 20, 2016 / StudentNation / Michelle Chen

Schoolbus

Citizens Are Not Consumers Citizens Are Not Consumers

When education gets outsourced, students lose.

May 6, 2016 / Michelle Chen

School children sitting in class

Want Your Kids to Get a Good Education? Support Their Teachers’ Workplace Rights Want Your Kids to Get a Good Education? Support Their Teachers’ Workplace Rights

A new lawsuit pits teachers’ rights against students’ access to quality education. That argument doesn’t hold water.

Apr 20, 2016 / Michelle Chen

A solitary confinement cell

You Either Work or You Go to Jail You Either Work or You Go to Jail

Parole and probation are trapping former prisoners in debt, forcing them to work to avoid getting locked up.

Apr 12, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Juvenile Jails

The Battle Against Prisons for Kids The Battle Against Prisons for Kids

We’re feeding children into a system that breaks them.

Apr 11, 2016 / Natasha Lennard

How Do You Decide to Have a Baby When Climate Change Is Remaking Life on Earth?

How Do You Decide to Have a Baby When Climate Change Is Remaking Life on Earth? How Do You Decide to Have a Baby When Climate Change Is Remaking Life on Earth?

Any child born now could, by midlife, see massive storms inundate coastal cities and the Great Plains turn to dust. Could I have one, knowing I might not be able to keep her safe?

Mar 24, 2016 / Feature / Madeline Ostrander

As Abortion Restrictions Ramp Up, More Women Weigh Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

As Abortion Restrictions Ramp Up, More Women Weigh Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands As Abortion Restrictions Ramp Up, More Women Weigh Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands

Finding ways to support those who choose to self-induce abortion does not mean abandoning the fight to preserve access in clinics and hospitals.

Mar 21, 2016 / Dani McClain

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