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by Kasey Husk As the holiday season approaches, many families are preparing for gatherings and getaways with loved ones near and far. It’s meant to be a joyful time of year, but for those who are already unsafe in their homes, it can be a stressful and dangerous time too. More time away from work can mean more time trapped.

by Kasey Husk For most Americans, the words “child labor” conjure up visions of the past, perhaps the blackened faces of young boys emerging from the coal mines or of little girls working at looms in New England textile mills. It is a world most Americans think of as living only in black-and-white images from schoolbooks. However, most Americans,

by Kasey Husk For most Americans, the words “child labor” evoke visions of the past, perhaps the blackened faces of boys emerging from coal mines or girls working at looms in New England textile factories. It is a world that most Americans think

by Jesse Young In the shadow of the American dream, a silent epidemic persists: undocumented men and women facing the harrowing reality of domestic violence within the borders of the United States. The National Domestic Violence Hotline estimates that more than 10 million people in the U.S. are physically abused by a partner.

The conversation about mental health has advanced considerably in recent years, but stigma and misunderstandings still persist around this topic. Overcoming stigma begins with understanding that mental health is an integral part of overall health. We all face emotional challenges at some point in our lives, and that’s okay. Breaking the silence involves acknowledging

The conversation about mental health has advanced considerably in recent years, but stigmas and misunderstandings persist around this topic. Overcoming stigma starts with understanding that mental health is integral to overall health. We all face emotional challenges at some point in our lives, and that’s okay. Breaking the silence involves recognizing that seeking help is not a sign of weakness,