Laura Stepp: Americans Schizophrenic When It Comes to Marriage and Families (Opinion)
Mina Dixon said: How can some of the legislators most vocal about the benefits of marriage and children want to deny marriage and children to a certain group?
Why ICE Released Those 2,000 Immigrant Detainees
Mina Dixon said: Last month, the Office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) quietly announced that it had released 2,000 undocumented immigrants it was holding in detention. For the most part, those who were released were people who didn't need to be detained in the first place, ICE Director John Morton said.
Meth-Addicted Moms Have Babies With Odd Stress Response
Mina Dixon said: Toddlers whose mothers used methamphetamines during pregnancy show a blunted response to stressful situations, but only when they also live in unstable home environments. The odd stress response puts children at a greater risk for depression, anxiety and ADHD.
Juvenile Justice Without a Juvenile Jail
Mina Dixon said: Representatives of the Northern Arapaho Nation tribe are pushing for a juvenile jail on the reservation, spurring reflection on and off the reservation.
California EPA Puts West Fresno Atop Cities with High Health Risks
Mina Dixon said: West Fresno and many parts of the Central Valley will soon be known as the riskiest places in California to live. Financial help appears to be headed there, but controversy surrounds it.
As Sex Abuse Case Goes Unprosecuted, Some Want Missouri Law Changed
Mina Dixon said: A Missouri man accused of child sexual abuse escapes criminal charges, despite a finding by the state Children's division that sexual abuse had occurred. The case has helped inspire a legislative movement to amend the state constitution.
A Brave New World of Firepower Since the 2nd Amendment (Opinion)
Mina Dixon said: At the time the Second Amendment was adopted, the framers of the constitution would never have foreseen citizens owning semi-automatic assault weapons and high-capacity ammo clips.
Annmarie Timmins: I’m One of the 26 Percent with Mental Illness
Mina Dixon said: Reporter Annmarie Timmins shares the story of her long and private struggle with depression.
Another Side of Illegal Immigration
Mina Dixon said: More than 1 million of the nation's undocumented immigrants are Asian and Pacific Islanders. Young members of that group have benefitted from the Dream Act and are speaking up to advocate for immigration reform.
Why Do We Suspend Children from School?
Mina Dixon said: Suspension is a common punishment even though it is demonstrably ineffective. Why? Because it's familiar, cheap and convenient.
