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 NEWS OF NOTE
Why Families of America's Olympics Athletes Are Broke
The Daily Beast, Kevin Fallon | August 7, 2012
The financial burden placed on American athletes, whose families must foot the bill for expensive training, is in stark contrast to the world's other Olympic powerhouses.
Parents' Insurance Covers Children Up to Age 26-But Not For Pregnancy
The Washington Post, Michelle Andrews | August 6, 2012
Many insurance companies don't provide dependent maternity benefits. A mother's claim for her pregnant 17-year-old is denied.
Summer Camp Targets Reading For English Learners
State Impact Florida, Gina Jordan and Sarah Gonzalez | August 6, 2012
During summer break, kids can lose a couple of months worth of reading gains. The loss is even worse for students who are learning English. Florida's Aprendo Porque Juego Summer Camp provides free help with reading.
Jessica Colotl: Eye of the Storm
Cartoon Movement, JJIE.org, Ryan Schill & Greg Scott | August 6, 2012
Graphics journalism account of an undocumented college student's arrest, detention and eventual release after her sorority sisters organized on her behalf.
Boy Scout Files Reveal Repeat Child Abuse by Sexual Predators
Los Angeles Times, Jason Felch and Kim Christensen | August 5, 2012
A confidential blacklist meant to protect Scouts from sexual predators too often failed in its mission, according to a Los Angeles Times review of Boy Scout documents.
New York Officials: Breast Milk May Be Best 'Formula'
NPR, Joel Rose | August 3, 2012
New York City leaders want more moms to breast feed their babies. Public health officials say the city is simply trying to combat the big-money marketing efforts of companies that make infant formula, but critics insist the city is inserting itself where it doesn't belong.
Latinos And The Obesity Epidemic
Latino USA, Nova Safo | August 3, 2012
Latinos in the U.S. are especially hard hit by diabetes and other health problems associated with obesity. Biology, economics and environment all contribute to the problem.
Lactation Consultants Need to Diversify Yesterday (Opinion)
Women's eNews, Kimberly Seals Allers | August 3, 2012
Recruiting more lactation consultants of color could help bridge the racial divide in breastfeeding rates.
Deported Father Returns to Fight For His Children in Exceptional Case
Colorlines, Seth Freed Wessler | August 3, 2012
Immigration authorities have granted a deported Mexican dad "humanitarian parole." He has been allowed to enter the U.S. for 90 days to see his three young children who are living in foster care, and fight for their custody.
Sexual Harassment in Online Gaming Stirs Anger
The New York Times, Amy O'Leary | August 1, 2012
The video game world is largely male, but that is slowly changing. Recent events this year have exposed the severity of the harassment that many people experience in virtual gaming communities.
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