Sarah Stark

Stories by Sarah Stark
To heal from gun violence, anti-violence advocates say Chicagoans need prevention
At least 68 people were shot and 8 people were killed over the Fourth of July weekend across Chicago.
Processing the Highland Park mass shooting with kids
Experts say children are resilient but they need help coping with trauma.
What the end of Roe means for Black maternal health in the Midwest
Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, access to quality maternal healthcare is top of mind more than ever.
Chicago’s plan for tackling the Black maternal health crisis
Last month, Mayor Lori Lighfoot pledged $500,000 of city funds to keep Chicago a safe haven for abortion and reproductive care.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois launches new program for Black pregnant people
The nonprofit is working to break down barriers to prenatal and postpartum care for Black birthing people.
A preview of today’s surprise Jan. 6 committee hearing
The House committee says new evidence has come to light.
What the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling means for the future of privacy
Roe v. Wade is no longer the law of the land. What Supreme Court decisions might be challenged next?
What to know about the 2022 Cook County judicial primaries
Voters often overlook judges on their ballots, but these seats hold a lot of power.
Lawmakers put pressure on Google over misleading search results for abortion services
The pressure is on for the tech giant to fix abortion searches that direct users to “fake clinics.”
The queer fiction boom is here to stay
The demand for LGBTQ representation in literature is growing across genres.