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The Shadow Economy of Lethal Injection Drug Deals
By Tanya Greene For all we know, the “pharmacy” might be a high school science class. That’s how a federal appeals court judge described Missouri’s secretive death…
Tacoma Goodwill Employee Testifies Before Congressional Subcommittee
By Laura Walling This week I had the great pleasure of working with Sandra Collins, assistant store manager from Goodwill Olympics and Rainier Region (Tacoma,…
Stories from the field: New Florida law backed by SPLC helps young immigrants pursue dreams
By Eileen Espinal As a community youth advocate with the SPLC, I recently spoke with a wonderful group of young immigrants in Florida about the…
Regulation and Cyber-Security of Our Diabetes Devices
Medical devices and the data they generate are in the spotlight of late, and this is essentially great news for those of us whose lives…
SPLC lawsuit: Tennessee deprives residents of Medicaid coverage
Earlier this year, a high blood pressure episode put April Reynolds in the hospital. In fact, doctors told the mother of three that she could…
Preserving the Diverse Roots of America’s Past Through the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Recognized as the leader of the historic preservation movement in the United States, this week’s Featured Charity is dedicated to highlighting and preserving the diverse…
Idaho Indian Tribe Drops Ted Nugent Citing Rocker’s Racist Legacy
By Bill Morlin Less than seven hours after being asked about the racist legacy of rock entertainer Ted Nugent, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe of American…
Jeff Bridges 30 Year Quest to End Hunger
Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges has spent over thirty years fighting hunger in our country. For the past four years he’s volunteered with Share Our…
Making a Tangible Impact on Places That Tell Our Nation’s History
As the nation’s leading voice of preservation, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is focused on saving America’s historic places. From taking direct, on-the-ground action…
How Child Abuse Primes the Brain for Future Mental Illness
By Maia Szalavitz Child maltreatment has been called the tobacco industry of mental health. Much the way smoking directly causes or triggers predispositions for physical…
Navigating Financial Roadblocks When You Have Cancer
By Faviola Ramirez As a LIVESTRONG Navigator, I try to identify the needs of anyone affected by cancer and provide them with the best resources…
Five Teachers Awarded 2014 Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching
Founded in 1991 by the Southern Poverty Law Center, Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our…