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Yesterday the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a case involving the Indian Child Welfare Act. The law is designed to make sure Native…
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It feels like juvenile justice is getting more attention as of late, with reform efforts picking up steam.There's the first federal case to end a school…
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Almost 14,000 kids in Michigan have been taken out of their own homes by the state because of an abuse or neglect allegation.Those kids then rely upon the…
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Today, there are two speeches on everyone's minds: the speech that President Obama delivered on the steps of the Capitol, and the famous speech Martin…
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Turkey. Mashed Potatoes. Stuffing. Pie. It's just about all I can think about right now. Thanksgiving is a special day, but the truth is, I'm extremely…
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Educational activists have been saying for years that the s0-called school-to-prison pipeline has gotten out of control.These folks criticize schools for…
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Following last week’s release of national poverty numbers, the Census Bureau released state specific numbers this week. Besides a drop in the uninsured,…
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Charles Murray may not be a household name. But the libertarian author and commentator has had a major effect on our nation's approach to poverty. His…
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We had several comments on my story this week about the disturbing disparity in infant mortality rates between African-Americans and whites in Michigan. A…