Why a trans teen fled his Texas home to find safety: 'Daily danger zone'
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue report on Dylan, a trans teen who fled Texas for safety amid rising anti-trans laws and…
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A guide to understanding the debate over keeping voter rolls ‘clean’
Votebeat reports on the conflict between election security and voting rights over maintaining clean voter rolls, highlighting federal demands and…
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How social media fuels youth gun violence
Chalkbeat reports on how social media fuels youth gun violence in Indianapolis, with over a third of homicides linked to online…
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They moved to escape climate disaster. It might happen again.
Floodlight reports on the challenges faced by Isle de Jean Charles residents after relocating due to climate change, highlighting substandard housing…
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Women's suffrage, but for whom? These 10 Black suffragists fought for the vote before—and long after—the 19th Amendment
Stacker sifted through news articles and historical documents to commemorate the legacies of 10 Black suffragists often left out of the…
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America’s safest cities
SmartAsset reports San Jose as America’s safest city based on crime rates and health metrics, followed by cities like Los Angeles and Fort…
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20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture
Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words popularized from Black Twitter that have helped shape the…
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19 Black historical figures you probably didn't learn about in class
As more states add bans on teaching Black history in classrooms across America, Stacker highlighted 19 underrepresented trailblazers to keep in…
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Republican governors sent National Guard to DC despite violence at home
The Trace reports Republican governors deployed National Guard troops to D.C. despite worse gun violence in their own states, raising concerns over…
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Building toward disaster: Growth collides with rising seas in Charleston, SC
Floodlight reports on Charleston’s struggle with rising sea levels as rapid growth exacerbates flooding, threatening vulnerable…
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US rolls toward a 'terrible' government shutdown, no exit ramp in sight
States Newsroom reports the U.S. government faces a potential shutdown as Democrats and Republicans reach a stalemate over funding, raising concerns…
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Trump administration declares timber emergency after decades of employment decline in the industry
The Daily Yonder reports that the Trump administration declared a timber emergency to boost production and aid rural economies amid declining…
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Trump’s fixation on urban crime ignores worsening rural violence, experts say
The Trace reports that Trump’s focus on urban gun violence overlooks rising rural issues, risking lives by ignoring a complex public health…
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Homeless San Diegans are bicycling toward independence
Reasons to be Cheerful reports that Deacon John Roberts leads bicycle rides for homeless in San Diego, promoting independence and community…
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Young kids with and without disabilities can learn side by side. One state has instead kept them apart for years
The Hechinger Report details New Jersey’s struggle with inclusive education, where students with disabilities are often segregated from peers,…
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What Trump's national housing emergency would mean for new homebuyers
NewHomeSource reports Trump may declare a national housing emergency to tackle high prices and low inventory, but relief for buyers may take…
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Can labor organizers transform a moment into a movement?
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Nonprofit Quarterly report on labor organizers’ efforts to turn recent momentum into sustained…
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Trump’s new law will limit payments to hospitals that treat patients with low incomes
Stateline reports Trump’s law will cut Medicaid payments, risking rural hospitals’ survival and worsening healthcare for low-income…
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Kids are making deepfakes of each other, and laws aren’t keeping up
The 19th reports on rising incidents of children creating harmful deepfakes, while laws struggle to address the issue…
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Congress is killing clean energy tax credits. Here’s how to use them before they disappear.
Grist reports Congress is cutting clean energy tax credits. Consumers should act quickly to secure savings on EVs, home improvements, and solar…
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