As anti-immigrant rhetoric and practices threaten these gains, policymakers must commit to strengthening protections for young people in Plyler v. Doe and DACA.

Communities of color are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards. Now, these communities deserve restitution. 

California’s therapy benefits demonstrate what’s possible when we center young people’s most pressing needs in how we define medical necessity.

By Priya Pandey and Emily Kim  In AAPI communities, the topic of mental health has been a cultural taboo for generations. For one of the authors, Emily—who’s second generation Korean-American–it was particularly difficult to start therapy due to the lack of culturally competent mental health…

Since the monthly CTC payments have ended—at least for now—many are left feeling uncertain. Here is what families need to know about the CTC in 2022.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated and amplified the growing mental health need for young people of color...

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration have the opportunity to create policy solutions that address the oppressive systems contributing to the youth mental health crisis and make bold moves to ensure a safe and hospitable planet.

Teachers are experiencing a mental health crisis that’s pushing them out of the profession. With the transition to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic; attacks on critical race theory and social emotional learning; and the teacher shortage, teaching is more stressful than ever.

Policy solutions that support working mothers and improve the quality of jobs will strengthen women's economic security.

Worker movements, labor unions, and collective bargaining agreements have worked to combat racial and gender disparities. Expanding this focus to environmental justice is essential for establishing a just economic system that benefits the entire nation.