The tale of coffee is as rich and complex as its flavor, a tapestry woven from countless threads of history, culture, and commerce. From the ancient Ethiopian highlands to the…
In a significant development, a federal judge has imposed a daily fine of $100,000 on the Texas child welfare agency for its failure to address the deficiencies in the state’s…
Tom Cotton is an American politician, attorney, and former military officer serving as the junior United States senator from Arkansas since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he served…
Last year, Governor Sanders put together a workgroup to improve the state’s foster care system and make recommendations. It was no surprise that the group recommended “bolstering the short-staffed DCFS…
Erin Ward, the 45-year-old woman who was found naked in a car with her student, is married to Department of Defense commander William Douglas “Doug” Ward, according to Baxter Dmitry…
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is actively working to comply with a federal mandate aimed at reducing the reliance on group homes for children in foster care. This initiative…
The case of Judge Christina Peterson serves as a complex and cautionary tale about the expectations and responsibilities that come with positions of authority. The Judicial Qualifications Commission’s findings of…
In a tragic development, authorities have confirmed the discovery of two bodies in rural Texas County. The remains have been identified as Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, who were reported…
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a controversial bill, HB 601, that significantly reduces their ability to hold law enforcement accountable.
There appears to be bipartisan opposition rather than support for the reauthorization of FISA Section 702. Here are the key points: Proposed reforms for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): There are ongoing…
Minding Hearts advocates for family placement and reunification. Healthy families produce healthy children, and the more healthy families and children there are, the healthier the community and the nation. We hope to make families stronger, and we urge states to take advantage of the Family First Preventative Services Act to offer services to biological families.