Children
State lawmakers continued to weaken child labor protections in 2026
June 16, 2026So far this year, at least 13 states have introduced bills weakening child labor protections, and four have enacted them.
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The Trump effect: The white supremacist view of tolerance
June 3, 2026For over a decade, a schoolyard bully has occupied the nation's collective consciousness.
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Children lose food assistance in wake of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
June 2, 2026The latest from award-winning People's World cartoonist Greg Kearney.
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Voucher programs fail rural schools
May 19, 2026States that promote voucher programs at the expense of funding for strong public education are signaling that rural students are not a priority.
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The Gallows Law: Israel moves toward executing Palestinian children
April 10, 2026Under Israel’s military court system, Palestinian children as young as 12 are prosecuted. Palestinian children are often framed not as civilians, but as potential threats.
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