Mother Jones

ICE Locked Up a Deaf Kid Without His Hearing Aids—And Wouldn’t Let Him Have Them Back

When six-year-old Joseph Rodriguez got sick, his mother had to bring him along to her regular check-in at a California ICE ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Virginia House passes bill to require employers to grant paid sick leave

RICHMOND — The Virginia House of Delegates voted Monday to pass a bill that would require Virginia employers to grant paid sick leave. The legislation passed along party lines in the ...
Virginia Business

Virginia Dems pass bills for family, medical and paid sick leave

Following the passage Monday of a $15 hourly minimum wage bill, legislation creating a state family and medical leave insurance program and a measure requiring employers to provide paid sick leave are ...
The New York Times

Sick Detainees Describe Poor Care at Facilities Run by ICE Contractor

Problems at detention centers operated by CoreCivic extend far beyond recent measles outbreaks. Amalia, a young girl who became dangerously ill at a CoreCivic detention center, with her parents after ...
The New York Times

The Meals Chefs Make When They’re Feeling Sick

Adaptable recipes for dishes that offer comfort and nourishment. By Lindsey Tramuta Lindsey Tramuta is a Paris-based freelance writer. When she’s unwell, her go-to is a bowl of minestrone. The coldest ...
WVEC

Virginia House approves bill to extend paid sick leave to most employees

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia House of Delegates passed legislation on Monday that would significantly expand paid sick leave protections for workers across the Commonwealth. The bill, patroned by Del.
Yakima Herald

Book Scene: Freedom and tradition collide in “Talking with Boys”

Pakistani-American author Tayyba Kanwal’s “Talking with Boys” weaves interconnected stories of immigrant families navigating freedom, tradition and belonging — a beautifully layered collection that ...

Boy, 5, Returns Home After Months of Cancer Treatment. He Can't Contain His Joy When He Recognizes His Neighborhood (Exclusive)

Ashlie Hillius' son Levi, 5, was over the moon when he noticed that he was almost home ...
Everyday Health

What Is Runner’s Flu, and Why Do You Get Sick After a Marathon?

After months of intense training and finally crossing the finish line, you find yourself sick after running a marathon. Whether it’s stomach upset or flu-like symptoms, it’s normal to feel sick after ...
KXAN

‘Is everyone sick right now?’ What Austin urgent cares are seeing

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In the winter, illness rears its ugly head, and many Austinites have not been spared. So you may be thinking the same thing as this Austin Reddit poster: “Is everyone sick right now?” ...

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Gray House’ On Prime Video, About Four Virgina Women Who Spied For The Union During The Civil War

Starring Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head, Amethyst Davis and Hannah James, the historical drama counts Morgan Freeman and Kevin Costner amongst its producers.
Catholic Standard

At Black History Month Mass, Bishop Campbell emphasizes that God is DEI

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington’s annual Mass to Commemorate Black History Month celebrated on Feb. 21 at St.