Race and Equity

"This is the story post-Dobbs, that people are doing everything within their power and expertise to make sure that people can still get care," said David Cohen, a law professor at Temple University.

The county’s first dedicated residential program for Latinas will focus on culturally competent care.

“The system is not set up for us,” says Essence Graves, a longtime social worker.

Decades of toxic pollution in East Palo Alto’s Ravenswood district hinder redevelopment plans. Residents are pushing for full cleanup, fearing health risks, while city officials weigh economic gains.

Without support, children who lose a parent or caregiver are at risk of developing lasting problems with depression, lower academic achievement, and behavioral issues.

Alaska’s rural schools face decades-long neglect as state funding lags, leaving Indigenous students in hazardous, overcrowded buildings with few options.

The latest air quality report arrives as the Trump administration takes action to roll back air pollution policies.

Spotlight PA answers public questions on Pennsylvania’s opioid crisis, from community action, racial impacts and justice issues to evolving responses to overdose deaths and settlement funds.

Sacramento County cut foster care entries by 31% for Black children, through community-led efforts tackling systemic racism and rebuilding trust.

For NBA fans, the term “deep vein thrombosis” (DVT) has become more than just medical jargon — it is a stark reminder of the physical toll professional athletes face.