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What Kind of Future Is Texas Building for Its Children?

During a recent Houston Community Media discussion, held on June 18, on the challenges facing children and teenagers, Wu argued that the future of juvenile justice is shaped long before a young person commits an offense. In his view, decisions about education, mental health services, school discipline and community investment all influence whether children succeed—or eventually enter the justice system.... Read More...

Colombia’s Election Reflects a Larger Debate About Democracy Across Latin America

According to scholars and journalists participating in an American Community Media (ACOM) briefing held on June 12, the election reflects broader questions confronting democracies across Latin America: How should governments respond to rising insecurity? How can democratic institutions rebuild public trust? And what happens when citizens no longer believe government is solving their most urgent problems?... Read More...