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As the U.S. struggles with housing shortages, veterans are seeing a drop in homelessness. The story of Thomas Hilado shows how a “One Team” Veterans Affairs program is supporting progress.

Presidential campaigns no longer hunt for blocs of persuadable voters through mainstream media, but turn to podcasters and influencers.

From IVF and child tax credits to schools and paid family leave, Harris and Trump tout how they would mold and fund the American family.

At a time when many people default to demonizing those who believe differently than they do, U.S. interfaith groups are working to acknowledge shared humanity and ask, What can we learn from one another?

A $12 million legislative package of reparations for slavery’s effects is an incremental first step by California, and considered a national model.

The state’s abortion law, which took effect in 2022, was deemed in violation of Georgia’s constitution. Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his order “liberty in Georgia includes ... the power of a woman to control her own body.” 

Under the U.S. Welcome Corps program, American citizens can apply to sponsor refugees directly. Here’s how the Biden initiative is going, after reversing cutbacks to the country’s refugee admissions program under Donald Trump.

Smartphones may still be ascendant, but trends suggest some young people may be freeing up time by putting their high-tech phones down.

A school shooting in Georgia has left four people dead. It also highlights how efforts to prevent and respond to threats are improving but incomplete. 

Stress is now considered a major health risk for parents. The U.S. surgeon general says asking for help is the first line of defense.