Black women rarely found charter schools. She kept fighting when fire took hers.
After the Eaton Fire destroyed Pasadena Rosebud Academy, executive director Shawn Brown faced the ultimate test of her mission: keeping her community together.
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An eighth-grader’s plea after the Eaton Fire redefined disaster recovery for girls
Avery Colvert's viral ask on social media last year led to a million donations, a nonprofit and a community hub to help teens plan for their futures beyond the shadow of the wildfire.
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Detroit’s seniors are facing a winter crisis most people never see
Older women are more vulnerable to hunger, unsafe cold and isolation. They’re also reluctant to reach out for help.
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Preparing for a wildfire or hurricane? Don’t forget water, documents — and your birth control.
Few states include sexual and reproductive health supplies in emergency checklist recommendations, a new report finds.
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For the first time, Catholic sisters return land to a Tribal nation
"This return represents more than the restoration of land — it is the restoration of balance, dignity, and our sacred connection to the places our ancestors once walked."
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‘Everything goes up except income’: Older women are struggling to keep up with rising electricity costs
As rates spike across the nation, penny-pinching isn’t feeling like enough for people on fixed incomes.
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The birth of the climate doula
In Florida, a new pilot program teaches doulas how to prepare pregnant people for hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heat — addressing a growing climate and maternal health crisis.
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Jane Goodall lived her childhood dream
The renowned scientist has died at 91, leaving a legacy that inspired generations of women conservationists.
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In a single email, the EPA ended her research into how climate change endangers children
Jane Clougherty spent years studying how extreme weather affects kids’ health. Trump’s EPA cancelled her work as climate threats continue to rise.
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After Hurricane Katrina, moms built new lives by building homes
Single moms found a lifeline in construction jobs to build financial security before the next big storm. What happens if that disappears?