DRUGS
America’s Seniors in the Grip of the Opioid Epidemic’s Deadliest Phase
Fentanyl-stimulant overdose deaths among seniors have soared 9,000 percent in eight years as fentanyl increasingly appears in cocaine and meth.
FEATURED VIDEO
Marshall Faulk
NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk shifts his focus from scoring touchdowns to winning the battle to keep kids off drugs. The Super Bowl champion is an international spokesman for Drug-Free World and educates millions on the dangers of drugs.
EXPOSÉS
DRUGS
America’s Seniors in the Grip of the Opioid Epidemic’s Deadliest Phase
Fentanyl-stimulant overdose deaths among seniors have soared 9,000 percent in eight years as fentanyl increasingly appears in cocaine and meth.
HUMAN RIGHTS
New Florida Penalties Target Child Exploitation as Arrests Soar in Major Stings
Three new laws took effect on October 1 in the Sunshine State, imposing harsher penalties for trafficking minors, luring children and distributing nonconsensual sexual content.
MENTAL HEALTH
Investigation Reveals Chronic Delays in Handling Michigan Psychiatric Abuse Complaints
Legislators call for stronger oversight after audit exposes widespread neglect, unanswered complaints and apparent efforts to conceal abuse in state hospitals.
MEDIA & ETHICS
REPORT UNETHICAL JOURNALISM
Have you or your institution been attacked by biased media? Tell us your story. We want to know.
HUMANITARIAN FEATURES
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Religious Commitment Shows Signs of Rebound Across America
The share of Americans who see religion’s influence rising has surged to 31 percent—the highest in 15 years.
EDUCATION
Ghana Official Inspires Both Students and Educators with Study Technology
With 65 percent of the nation’s students dropping out of high school, Richmond Atta-Williams took effective action.
ARTS & CULTURE
“God Works in Mysterious Ways”: How a Christian Artist Brings Life to Islamic Mosques Across the Globe
Nearly 50 mosques worldwide bear the mark of Haroutioun Isack Bastajian’s artistry, reflecting his lifelong commitment to fostering a sense of spiritual unity across diverse faiths.