Social Issues
Latest Stories
exchange-mental_health_20452.jpg
FOR RELEASE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2017, AT 12:01 A.M. CST.- Pottawattamie County Deputy Marc Freeman demonstrates the portability of the Secure Telehealth videoconferencing technology, which is used by area law enforcement to help therapists and social workers quickly respond to mental health crises. (Joe Shearer /The Daily Nonpareil via AP)
texas_what_we're_watching_27428.jpg
FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2017, file photo, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate at the Texas Capitol in Austin. Gov. Abbott has slammed the NFL for opposing Texas' proposed transgender "bathroom bill." But the governor has also stopped short of endorsing the measure which faces a tough road in the GOP-controlled Legislature. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman, File)
germany_soccer_bundesliga_19318.jpg
Borussia supporters show a banner reading 'tradition club' to protest against newcomer RB Leipzig during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and RB Leipzig in Moenchengladbach, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
exchange_feel_good_laundry_service_37415.jpg
In this Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 photo, taken outside the Disability Action Center in Fairmont, W.Va., volunteer laundry assistant Amy Tatterson, right, and job coach Chrissy Heldreth load the van for a delivery. The Marion County Disability Action Center (DAC) continues to create new programs to benefit many members of the community. Feel Good Laundry Service lends a hand to residents with the pickup and delivery service. (Kelsie LeRose/Times-West Virginian, via AP)
juvenile_detention_42971.jpg
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, FEB. 18-19 - This Feb. 2, 2017 photo, shows a sitting area at Thurston County's Juvenile Detention Facility in Tumwater, Wash., which has seen massive population decreases in recent years due to changes in how juvenile cases are handled. (Steve Bloom/The Olympian via AP)
trump-immigration-texas_44182.jpg
Protestors rallied in support of immigrants and refugees in downtown Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Over 1,500 people rallied in a peaceful show of support for immigrants and refugees, protesting President Donald Trump's immigration policies. (Nathan Hunsinger/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
trump-immigration-texas_57856.jpg
Tjepke Heeringa holds his daughter Lulu Heeringa, 4, during a protest for immigrant and refugee communities in downtown Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Over 1,500 people rallied in downtown Dallas in a peaceful show of support for immigrants and refugees, protesting President Donald Trump's immigration policies. (Nathan Hunsinger/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
trump-immigration-texas_12165.jpg
Protestors rallied in support of immigrants and refugees in downtown Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Over 1,500 people rallied in a peaceful show of support for immigrants and refugees, protesting President Donald Trump's immigration policies. (Nathan Hunsinger/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
trump-immigration-texas_23310.jpg
Protestors for immigrant and refugee communities in downtown in front of Dallas City Hall Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Over 1,500 people rallied in downtown Dallas in a peaceful show of support for immigrants and refugees, protesting President Donald Trump's immigration policies. (Nathan Hunsinger/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
trump-immigration-texas_76146.jpg
Protestors rallied in support of immigrants and refugees in downtown Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Over 1,500 people rallied in downtown Dallas in a peaceful show of support for immigrants and refugees, protesting President Donald Trump's immigration policies. (Nathan Hunsinger/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
trump-immigration-texas_84847.jpg
Protestors rallied in support of immigrants and refugees in downtown Dallas Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Over 1,500 people rallied in downtown Dallas in a peaceful show of support for immigrants and refugees, protesting President Donald Trump's immigration policies. (Nathan Hunsinger/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
governors_race_15998.jpg
Corey Stewart during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)
governors_race_83479.jpg
Glenn Davis speaks during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)
governors_race_72135.jpg
Denver Riggleman speaks during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)
governors_race_48025.jpg
Chuck Smith speaks during the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)
governors_race_81288.jpg
Former Gov. Jim Gilmore waves as he is introduced to speak before the Millennial Advocacy Council PAC and NextGen GOP statewide candidate debate Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress via AP)
arizona_sheriff_jail_32070.jpg
FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2009, file photo, approximately 200 convicted illegal immigrants are handcuffed together and moved into a separate area of Tent City, by order of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, for incarceration until their sentences are served and they are deported to their home countries, in Phoenix. Paul Penzone who defeated Arpaio in the November election announced Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 that he is ending a policy that keeps immigrants locked up in his jails past their release date to give federal authorities extra time to launch deportation proceedings. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
cupids_undie_run_66512.jpg
Joggers wearing in boxers, briefs, bras, bloomers and other underwear take off at the start of Cupid's Undie Run for charity in Philadelphia on Saturday, Feb. 18. 2017. (AP Photo/Dino Hazel)
kansas_st_texas_basketball_83425.jpg
Texas forward Mareik Isom (14) grabs a rebound in front of Kansas State forward Xavier Sneed (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
kansas_st_texas_basketball_95860.jpg
Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber calls to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)