By Amanda Hernández, Stateline.org In September 2023, Ashley, a 29-year-old mother of two who grew up in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, was facing child abuse and neglect charges in a criminal case related to substance use. Her … Continued
By Nada Hassanein, Stateline.org More American children and teens die from firearms than any other cause, but there are more deaths — and wider racial disparities — in states with more permissive gun policies, according to a new study. The study, … Continued
By Anna Claire Vollers, Stateline.org Nine months after Monroe County Hospital in rural South Alabama closed its labor and delivery department in October 2023, Grove Hill Memorial Hospital in neighboring Clarke County also stopped delivering babies. Both hospitals are located … Continued
President Donald Trump has been attempting to expand presidential power more than any president in recent history, in large part by asserting powers that have been held by Congress, including federal funding and tariffs. Public opinion research has shown clearly … Continued
Rumors have swirled this past week about the political affiliations of Vance Boelter, the 57-year-old man now facing state and federal charges for the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. This photo made available by the Ramsey County … Continued
Today is Saturday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2025. There are 193 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 21, 1788, the United States Constitution went into effect as New Hampshire became the required ninth state … Continued