
Native American children are dramatically overrepresented in the child welfare system. Experts say that trend is devastating for families and tribal nations, but difficult to solve.
Native American children are dramatically overrepresented in the child welfare system. Experts say that trend is devastating for families and tribal nations, but difficult to solve.
Wayne Elmore was on his way to his job as a school bus driver in rural North Texas when a vehicle collision left him with head-to-toe broken bones.
In Colorado and other western states, rapid access to care after a major injury is often out of reach. Patients there are more likely to die before ever reaching a hospital.
An investigation by The Public’s Radio revealed that landlords rarely face consequences for failing to obtain the certificates. Hear from the reporter behind the investigation, Nina Sparling.
The city has been lauded for its program prodding landlords to certify their units as lead-safe. Now, the city is trading carrots for sticks.
An investigation by the Public’s Radio found landlords rarely face consequences for failing to comply with state laws meant to protect children from exposure to lead paint.
Rhode Island has several resources to help tenants and landlords deal with lead-based paint.
The program, set to launch in late summer, will make blood transfusions available on ambulances to injured patients in Dallas.
Lack of Spanish-language programs in San Francisco threatens recidivism and puts public safety at risk, say social service advocates.
A new project will take a fresh look at the history and politics of deinstitutionalization in California, which left many people with severe mental illness with no plan to provide for their care.