#Idaho Banned #Abortion. Then It Turned Down Supports for Pregnancies and Births.
Since the #SupremeCourt overturned Roe v. Wade last year, the state’s GOP-led Legislature has disbanded a maternal mortality committee, failed to expand postpartum #Medicaid coverage and turned down federal grants for child care.
If there are any #parents out there. I want to give you this.
The greatest gift my parents ever gave me was DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS on all social topics in life. Anything I ever asked about, we would have a full, rational discussion on what it is and why it was important.
Money. Sex. (I knew that "the secks" makes the babies. "How do babies get in there?" was my question.) Death. Education. If I asked, I got an in-depth explanation. Nothing was hidden.
How School Board Meetings Became Flashpoints for Anger and Chaos Across the Country
In the first wide-ranging analysis of school board unrest, ProPublica found nearly 60 incidents that led to arrests or criminal charges. Almost all were in suburban districts, and nearly every participant was white.
An Expert Who Has Testified in Foster Care Cases Across #Colorado Admits Her Evaluations Are Unscientific
Diane Baird labeled her method for assessing families the “Kempe Protocol” after the renowned University of Colorado institute where she worked for decades.
How the U.S. Waged a Global Campaign Against #Baby Formula #Regulation
Records and interviews show that the U.S. government repeatedly used its muscle to advance the interests of large baby formula companies while thwarting the efforts of #Thailand and other developing countries to safeguard children’s #health.
Experts to Examine a Controversial Forensic Test That Has Helped Convict #Women of #Murder
Responding to a ProPublica investigation into the “lung float test,” which some have likened to a witch trial, #lawyers and medical professionals will work to determine whether the test should be used in #court.
He Became Convinced the School Board Was Pushing “Transgender Bullshit.” He Ended Up Arrested — and Emboldened.
Eric Jensen, a parent in #NorthCarolina, had
grievances to air about #library
books “trying to convert kids to gay,” and about mask and vaccine mandates. So he joined an activist group and headed to a #SchoolBoard meeting.
Child Welfare Officials Have Searched Her Home and Her Son Dozens of Times.
She’s Suing Them to Stop.
Despite no evidence a #mother mistreated her #child, New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services continues to enter her home without a warrant.
She has filed a #lawsuit, citing ProPublica’s reporting, arguing her rights are being violated.
Native American Families Are Being Broken Up in Spite of a Law Meant to Keep Children With Their Parents
In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court just upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Read this new report from @lussenpop that highlights just how important ICWA has been in keeping Native American families together — and how some families are still torn apart despite the law:
Kristi Noem Said She Is Proud to “Support Babies, Moms, and Families.”
Her Record Shows Otherwise, Critics Say.
As #SouthDakota governor, Noem has rejected programs and millions of dollars in federal funds that would have benefited #parents and #children and provided care during #pregnancy.
Critics say her rhetoric is “all hat and no cattle.”
A #Washington Special Education #School Accused of Abusing Students Is Closing Amid Scrutiny
The state’s investigation of Northwest SOIL, a private program serving public school students, was prompted by reporting from The Seattle Times and ProPublica that uncovered accusations about staff restraining and injuring vulnerable #students.
#Idaho Hasn’t Assessed #School Buildings for 30 Years. Students and Educators Helped Us Do It Ourselves.
To understand the problems plaguing underfunded #schools in Idaho, we surveyed 115 superintendents, toured 39 buildings and collected accounts from hundreds of #students, parents and #teachers.