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Takara Pack (left) and Sarah Nervais share their thoughts about the root causes of gun violence and ways to prevent shootings while sitting at Youth Enrichment Services' Office in East Liberty on Dec. 7. Behind them: A wall of "Loved Ones Lost," including the names of nine teens the organization has lost to gun violence in recent years, including its own members and their friends and relatives. (Photo by Benjamin Brady/PublicSource)

‘Step up and do something’: Teens at Youth Enrichment Services are leading the conversation about solutions to gun violence

by Amelia Winger December 28, 2022December 21, 2022

This month, Youth Enrichment Services released the “Reducing Gun Violence in Our Community: Teen Voices and Visions” report, which includes teens’ ideas for reducing gunfire across the county.

grayish white pills, coming from an open laptop screen, all on top of a faded yellow background.

Remote therapy and online prescribing, born of COVID-19 necessity, now face scrutiny

by Meg St-Esprit December 20, 2022December 19, 2022

University of Pittsburgh student Mia Larkin poses for a portrait on campus on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, in Oakland. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

They are Pittsburgh college students and survivors of sexual violence. Here, they share their stories.

by Emma Folts and Mila Sanina November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

Art pieces from the Brew House Gallery's new exhibit "Soma Grossa". (Courtesy photos)

GENDER & IDENTITY

New art exhibition tackles anti-fat bias

by Lauren Davidson November 18, 2022November 17, 2022

collage with images of a police officer, 302 petition, 911 on a cell phone and a police car that says police.

‘The easy out?’ Data suggest police retain deep role in behavioral health crises, even as some push for alternatives

by Amelia Winger November 17, 2022December 2, 2022

FROM THE SOURCE PODCAST

A high school senior’s perspective on how adults frame gender roles and talking with teens about sexual safety | S4, Ep. 3

by Jourdan Hicks November 9, 2022December 20, 2022

Craig Maier holds a round mirror reflecting his face as he looks back at himself in his Pittsburgh home. in the distance the light of his windowed front door. Plants are suggested in the hallway. His blue checked shirt frames the bottom right of the photo. Light reflects off the wooden floors.

My assault shows that toxic masculinity hurts men, too. How can universities shift the culture?

by First-person essay by Craig Maier November 4, 2022January 3, 2023

An illustration depicting an upset college student calling their parent.

Dear parents: Sexual violence is a reality on college campuses. Here’s what you should know and how you can respond.

by Mila Sanina November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Healing or dehumanizing: Experts explore the rise in ‘302’ involuntary psychiatric commitment petitions

by Amelia Winger October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

Kelly Jane Walker (center) takes preschool students on a walk at Whirlybird Nature School in Beechwood Farms, Fox Chapel on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. Walker turned away from a 14-year career with the Pittsburgh Public Schools, citing burnout. (Photo by Lilly Kubit/PublicSource)

Teacher burnout: A pandemic problem meets long-term realities

by Lajja Mistry October 27, 2022November 2, 2022