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Social Issues

Disabilities Act at 20: A milestone, but work remains

Disabilities Act at 20: A milestone, but work remains

Twenty years after it was signed into law there have been many accomplishments, but many consider the Americans with Disabilities Act part of an ambitious social revolution that remains unfinished.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Personal stories of the ADA's impact

Personal stories of the ADA's impact

The end of this month marks the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Sources in the Public Insight Network share how this legislation has had an impact on their lives, and what issues still need to be addressed.

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College graduation gap is still wide for minorities

College graduation gap is still wide for minorities

Many colleges are recruiting and enrolling more underrepresented minority students, but a recent report shows that these students are not graduating at as high rates as their peers. Midmorning asks what kind of policy and cultural changes could help these students succeed.

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Race and the tea party

Race and the tea party

The NAACP's resolution condemning racist elements within the tea party has angered people affiliated with the movement, who say that race has nothing to do with their criticism of the Obama administration. Should the tea party be held responsible for the comments and actions of very person who attends their rallies?

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Financial reform could reshape banking in low-income areas

In addition to giant Wall Street firms, the new federal financial reform law will also regulate financial institutions in low-income communities. Payday lenders and predatory mortgage lenders will fall under the oversight of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
by Steven John

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