Posts Tagged The Commonwealth Institute
A Racial Divide for Mental Health Care Exists in Virginia
Posted by dmjones101 in Virginia's News on August 4, 2017
For years, lawmakers in Virginia have struggled to find ways to expand mental health care — with mixed results. A new report from the Commonwealth Institute finds a racial divide in terms of who gets help. Michael Pope has the story.
Report: Virginia’s Schools More Segregated Than a Decade Ago
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 8, 2016
Credit: Karen Apricot / Flickr
A recent report found that Virginia’s public schools are more segregated today than ten years ago. According to the report, students who are poor, black, and Latino in Virginia are increasingly isolated — attending schools with other students like themselves. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
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From NPR News- Trump's Migrant Family Policy Now Moves To The Courts June 22, 2018At issue: How should cases proceed and what should happen to the more than 2,000 immigrant minors already detained in light of the president's executive order?
- This Jacket Caused A Racket: What, Exactly, Does Melania Trump Not Care About? June 22, 2018The first lady's wardrobe choice during a trip to visit detained migrant children raises eyebrows and generates theories about whom the message was meant for.
- Mars Dust Storm Now 'Planet-Encircling,' Dimming Hopes For NASA Rover June 21, 2018As the dust storm grows and the solar-paneled Opportunity remains asleep, the younger Curiosity rover has been able to power through.
- El Paso Sheriff Bars Deputies From Working At Facility Holding Child Migrants June 21, 2018"We don't support the current administration's position of separating children simply to discourage illegal immigration," Sheriff Richard Wiles said in explaining his decision.
- Charles Krauthammer, Pulitzer-Winning Columnist, Dies Of Cancer June 21, 2018The longtime columnist for the Washington Post and commentator for Fox News wrote earlier this month that he had "no regrets." He was 68.
- Trump's Migrant Family Policy Now Moves To The Courts June 22, 2018
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- Airbus warns no-deal Brexit could see it leave UK June 22, 2018The European planemaker says no-deal Brexit would force it to reconsider its investments in the UK.
- Church of England makes last-minute approach to abuse survivors June 21, 2018A report into how the Anglican Church handled abuse allegations is expected to be highly critical.
- Bourbon, bikes and OJ - tariffs on US goods begin June 22, 2018The European Union has gone ahead with retaliatory duties against $2.8bn worth of US-made products.
- Melania wears 'I really don't care do u?' coat on migrant visit June 21, 2018The first lady's spokeswoman says "there was no hidden message" in her sartorial choice.
- Sophie Gradon, former Love Island contestant, dies June 21, 2018The former Miss Great Britain appeared on the ITV2 dating show in 2016.
- Airbus warns no-deal Brexit could see it leave UK June 22, 2018
