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Philadelphians with mental illness want to work, pray, date and socialize just like everyone else – here’s how creating more inclusive communities is good for public health
Philadelphians with mental illness want to work, pray, date and socialize just like everyone else – here’s how creating more inclusive communities is good for public health Approximately 6% of American adults (15.4 million) live with significant mental health conditions, making community inclusion a major challenge for them. Community inclusion refers to everyone’s right to […]
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The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate
The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate In the 1920s, some Americans' concern for a U.S. in decline led to a rise in various discriminatory policies and movements that hurt vulnerable minorities. iStock/Getty Images Plus As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies and executive orders […]
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Big cuts at the Education Department’s civil rights office will affect vulnerable students for years to come
Big cuts at the Education Department’s civil rights office will affect vulnerable students for years to come Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and fellow Democrats criticize President Donald Trump's plan to shutter the Education Department on March 6, 2025. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite The U.S. Department of Education cut its workforce by nearly 50% on […]
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