US Child Labor Plays A Part In Cultivating The Tobacco Industry
Laws to outlaw child labor on tobacco farms haven't gotten anywhere.
Human Rights
One Of The Few Things Congress Can Agree On Is Diapers
The bill to increase access to diaper changing tables was passed by a wide margin in the House and by unanimous consent in the Senate.
More People Got Arrested For Pot Than Violent Crimes In 2015
There's an average of one marijuana possession arrest every 55 seconds.
Why Activists Camped Out In One Of Their City's Most Dangerous Areas
Homicides spiked in Cleveland, but the violence is especially concentrated in the city's eastern neighborhoods.
Why An LGBTQ Network Didn't Celebrate National Coming Out Day
Logo typically features content aimed at LGBTQ viewers.
I'm Gay. My Sister Is, Too. Here's What It Taught Our Parents
Newsy's Cody LaGrow sat down with his parents for National Coming Out Day to discuss what they've learned as a family.
Light Graffiti: The Intersection Of Art And Politics
A group called The Illuminator ditched the picket signs to protest in a new way.
Even Black Police Officers Can Have Implicit Bias
It has a lot to do with negative stereotypes in the media.
The Argument For Changing 'Columbus Day' To 'Indigenous Peoples Day'
The idea started in Berkeley, California, in 1992. Now, it's spread to cities around the country.
| Cody LaGrow and Ben Schamisso
What Black Lives Matter Is And Isn't — From The Co-founder Herself
Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza says not all groups working for black rights should be lumped under the same label.
Protests Over Fatal Shooting Of Carnell Snell Jr. Pass Second Night
Carnell Snell Jr. was fatally shot by police last week after fleeing a traffic stop.
California's New Sex Offense Laws Influenced By Brock Turner Case
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed three bills related to sex offenses into law this week.
Police Release Video Of El Cajon Shooting
The footage shows officers confronting Alfred Olango before one of them shoots him.
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore Is Suspended For The Rest Of His Term
In January, Moore told probate judges not to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
How Black Preschoolers Are Disciplined Says A Lot About Racial Bias
A Yale University study shows preschool teachers can be biased against some students.
Alabama's Chief Justice Is On Trial For Ethics Charges ... Again
This time, Roy Moore is being accused of abusing his power by trying to stop same-sex couples from marrying in the state.
Keeping The Faith Might Be More Difficult If Your Parents Are Divorced
A new study suggests people who grew up with divorced parents are less likely to be religious.
Police Video Like This May Soon Be Harder To Access In North Carolina
The state's new body camera law is set to take effect Oct. 1.
Female Officers Are Rarely Involved In Deadly Police Shootings
Female officers tend to be more verbal than physical, according to research.
Tribes Across North America Sign Treaty To Fight Tar Sands Expansion
Tribes from both the U.S. and Canada are joining together to fight against proposed pipelines from the Alberta tar sands.
Former Trump Official Blaming Obama For Racism Has Resigned
The former county campaign chair's resignation comes amid a particularly tense week in regard to race.
Trump Suggests Using Controversial Stop-And-Frisk In Cities Beyond NYC
When asked about what he'd do to reduce crime, Trump cited the NYPD's use of stop-and-frisk as successful.
More Use-Of-Force Rules Could Keep Everyone Safer — Including Police
A report by Campaign Zero found departments with four or more of these policies had the lowest rates of police-involved killings in the U.S.
Trump Says Drugs Are A 'Very, Very Big Factor' In Charlotte Protests
In a speech, Donald trump said drugs played a major role in the protests, but he didn't offer any proof of that.
The NBA Doesn't Want Players Protesting The National Anthem
A letter to players mentioned "meaningful action" in regard to speaking out against recent police violence.
The Wage Gap Between White And Black Americans Keeps Widening
It's wider now than it was in 1979.
Title IX Protects K-12 Students, And Obama Wants It Enforced
The administration has released guidelines to help school districts deal with sexual misconduct.
Dashcam Footage Shows Unarmed Black Man Being Fatally Shot By Police
Tulsa police released footage of Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man, being shot and killed by an officer last week.
A Tiny Portion Of US Adults Own Half The Nation's Guns
The number comes from an unpublished survey from Harvard and Northeastern universities.
North Carolina Is Beginning To Realize It Can't Afford To Keep HB2
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is dropping a lawsuit against the federal government over the state's controversial "bathroom bill."
