The strong opinions on both sides continue within the La Center community in the debate over the district’s student gender ...

The Missouri House approved a bill that, among many other things, would raise the minimum age for marriage to 18, but not without a fiery debate. In 2018, Missouri raised the minimum age to get ...

Several lawmakers stood up today in defense of young marriage with stories of grandparents who made it work at a young age.

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The finance committee proposed a 1.75% surcharge on capital gains earnings on individuals making over $1 million and couples ...

As Canada approaches another federal election, we find ourselves not simply at a political crossroads, but at a ...

There isn’t a lot of plot, per se, in The Woman in the Yard; it’s more like festering backstory. We learn early in the film that Ramona is reeling from the loss of her husband David (Russell Hornsby), ...

If tough conversations feel risky, you’re not alone. This episode explores how openness, humility and listening can turn ...

House Bill 636, titled "Promoting Wholesome Content for Students," has made it past the NC House of Representatives and is ...

Is misgendering or not acknowledging a child’s sexual orientation child abuse or parents exercising their rights?

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a case that would let elementary school parents pull their kids from class when LGBTQ+ ...

This story is part of Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative’s coverage of equitable community development. SWMJC is a group of 12 regional organizations dedicated to strengthening local ...