May 15th, 2008 · Two curiously named recipients of fervent online buzz converge on a single stage Friday: Black Kids and Does It Offend You, Yeah? perform at WXPN and World Café Live, with the latter opening the show at noon ET.
Oct 11th, 2006 · The CEO of West Virginia's largest coal producer is personally financing a campaign to elect Republicans to the state legislature, where Democrats now are the majority. Don Blankenship, of Massey Energy, is running a campaign called "And for the Sake of the Kids." West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Anna Sale reports.
Jun 26th, 2006 · Wassup Rockers is the latest from director Larry Clark, whose films often document sides of teen life that most parents would prefer not to see. But Clark's new work is not as explicit as his controversial Kids.
Feb 8th, 2006 · The Bush administration has canceled funding for the most ambitious study of children's health ever designed -- prompting outrage among scientists and public health officials. The study was to investigate the causes of widespread obesity and asthma, among other childrens' health problems.
Feb 2nd, 2006 · The Department of Homeland Security launched a disaster preparedness program for children. Critics of the new program say it is duplicating the information distributed by FEMA's already existing children's preparedness program.
Feb 2nd, 2006 · For every parent who warns that going out in chilly weather with no coat will make you sick, there's a kid who won't bundle up. A look at why kids hate coats, and whether there is a link between being cold and catching cold.
Feb 2nd, 2006 · A Kansas statute that bans kids younger than 16 from having sex -- even if they are consensual partners of the same age -- is being challenged in court. The statute is of particular concern to reproductive rights groups because it requires healthcare providers to report all sexual activity of minors to authorities. Madeleine Brand talks with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about the case.
Jan 16th, 2006 · Walking through the front door of your own home for the first time is a big deal. And for people who grew up as foster children -- without a home or in many different homes -- the moment can be unforgettable. In Atlanta, a group is helping former foster kids learn how to manage their money and, in some cases, buy their own homes.