On Parenthood and Genocide
A new mother and scholar of forced displacement writes about Israel’s mass murder of Palestinian children in Gaza.
Mother and Children Drown in Rio Grande as Texas Blocks Agents From Aiding Them
“The Texas governor’s policies are cruel, dangerous, and inhumane,” said a spokesperson for Homeland Security.
Oakland Coaches Learn to Spot Signs of Depression and Anxiety Among Black and Latino Youth
Where mental health information and access to care is scarce, coaches may be a trusted resource for children and teens.
The Year of the Youth
Over the last year, we’ve seen an extraordinary surge in student organizing around LGBTQ rights, climate change, labor, Palestine, and more.
Inside the Youth-Led Fight for a Demilitarized Future
A UMass Dissenters organizer discusses the growing youth-led antiwar movement and how they are organizing against weapons manufacturers and the war in Gaza.
How Incarcerated People are Helping At-Risk Youth Avoid Prison
By sharing our lived experiences, I have seen how incarcerated people can stop the pipeline funneling troubled teens to prison.
Warren Chastises GOP Over Bill to Allow Schools to Bar LGBTQ Kids From Lunches
“The last thing our kids need is adults behaving like classroom bullies and trying to justify taking away their lunches,” said Warren.
Childhood Trauma Is Prison’s Common Denominator
As a peer specialist, I have found that the vast majority of incarcerated people have similar histories.
Students Need Emotional and Community Support, Not Cops in Schools
Some schools that removed police on campus following the 2020 uprisings are now asking for them to be reinstated.
Mental Health of Incarcerated LGBTQ+ Youth Is Understudied — But New Analysis Shows Kids Are in Crisis
Minnesota’s Student Survey shows high suicidal ideation and self-harm — pointing to a broader problem that needs to be studied.