A Second Chance For Juvenile Offenders?
After two Supreme Court decisions, states must re-sentence juvenile lifers, giving them the possibility of parole and freedom. We asked a lawyer to help us understand what it all means.
Brett Myers
In The Mountains Of Kentucky: Life Measured In Quality, Not Quantity
We have statistics challenging us to leave our area and find a better one, but as the saying goes: there’s no place like home.
What I Learned About Race After Being Adopted By A White Mom
I was six when I met my mom for the first time. We were at the Oakland Zoo at an event where people meet foster kids. This tall, caucasian woman walked up to me and offered to get me a slice of pizza.
Why are High Schools Beefing Up Their Sexual Assault Policies? Pressure from Teens.
While students who’ve experienced sexual assault are relying on Title IX, the Trump administration may pull back some protections.
More Women Are Choosing To Code, But Is Silicon Valley Ready For Them?
For many companies, the challenge goes beyond recruiting new female tech talent — the trick is retaining them.
Going to College Without a Safety Net
My family has always been economically vulnerable — something a recent survey, called GenForward, from the University of Chicago, says is common among black and Latino youth.
I Want To Break Gender Barriers, So I’m Going Into Construction
I considered studying computer science…but I ultimately opted for less screen time and more hammer time.
Could Your Next Therapist Be Your Phone?
I use my phone to find directions, figure out where to eat, or call a car. So why can’t I use my iPhone when I’m feeling down too?
Life In College After A Life In Foster Care
There’s a ticking clock always in the back of my mind. I need to graduate and become financially independent before the support I get from the foster care system disappears.