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California's criminal justice laws have resulted in lower recidivism rates among those who were older and had served lengthy ...

Black communities have endured extreme administrations and environmental racism, but they have the power to demand environmental justice and climate justice efforts that deliver clean air, clean water ...

Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers have urged a judge to sentence him to no more than 14 months in prison for his two ...

Demartravion "Trey" Reed, a 21-year-old Black student at Delta State University, was found dead hanging from a tree, sparking suspicion and demands for a thorough investigation from his family, civil ...

Only 10% of early childhood teachers have enough time to get their work done, leading to burnout and a teacher shortage, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

Faith leaders in California launched Operation Liberty, a rapid-response effort to protect families from ICE raids and to hold government accountable.

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