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ProPublica

American Academy of Pediatrics Renews Call for Ban on Raw Milk

Citing the growing popularity of unpasteurized milk and the damage it can do to children, the nation’s largest professional group of pediatricians is seeking a nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of raw dairy products.

ProPublica

How ProPublica Reporters Became Private School Owners in 24 Hours

The reporting experiment demonstrates how easy it can be to open private schools that might then access public money. No credentials or background checks required.

ProPublica

Four Kids in One Faith-Healing Family Died. Authorities Could Do Nothing.

An exemption in Idaho law shields faith-healing parents from criminal prosecution for conduct that otherwise would be charged as neglect. It also keeps police and social workers from stepping in to protect a dead child’s surviving siblings.

Common Dreams

'Monstrous' US Deportation Hearings for Children Who 'Have No One' Shock Consciences | Common Dreams

Children as young as 3 facing deportation orders without legal representation in immigration court hearings. How can we allow this injustice to continue? The Trump administration's fast-tracked deportations are a violation of due process for these vulnerable children. #StopDeportingChildren

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CNN (@cnn.com)

Migrant children as young as 2 are showing up at immigration courts nationwide, many without attorneys, to make their case to stay in the US and avoid deportation. https://cnn.it/4huSk5M

Oxford Mail

Young climate campaigner says children can

Joe Rajapaksha, 12, hopes to win the Oxford Mail's Youth Climate Action Champion title again after a year of international campaigning, talks…

RNZ

Vanuatu signs declaration to give children and youth greater voice on climate

Vanuatu has signed an international declaration ensuring children and young people have a greater say in climate decision-making.

ProPublica

Across the Country, Youth Prisons Are Closing. This State Is Building More.

Tennessee officials say they need more high-security facilities for kids who commit crimes. Experts say this approach flies in the face of crime data and research that shows youth prisons are not rehabilitative.

Extremely subtle criticism of family values | The Bad Website

Extremely subtle criticism of family values

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The Conversation

Climate crisis is affecting children’s nutrition

Droughts and floods reduce agricultural production, disrupt supply chains, and limit families’ access to fruits, vegetables, and other fresh foods.

Common Dreams

Israel Blocking Hundreds of Wheelchairs for Injured Children From Entering Gaza | Common Dreams

More than 11,000 children have severe life-changing injuries, including thousands who have had limbs amputated---as a result of Israel's assault on Gaza.

BBC News

Bangladesh measles outbreak kills more than 1,000 children despite vaccine efforts

Until March this year, Bangladesh had made "substantial progress" towards eliminating measles.

Good News Network

Wind Turbines Provide Half of Rancher's Income Since He Decided to Invite Them on His Land

“After the wind farm was built, my phone rang off the hook. Farmers and ranchers asking, ‘How’d you do it? Could we get one?’”