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First LookWant to live off the grid? Prepare to roll up your sleeves.A global pandemic, rapid climate change, and economic instability are leading more people to live off the grid and be self-sufficient. While online content glamorizes the lifestyle, experienced homesteaders warn it’s not as easy as it looks.
First LookAre more police in schools the answer? Why some students say no.In response to recent mass shootings, many across the nation call for increased security and police presence in schools. Students of color, however, voice concern that police presence puts them in more danger, rather than less.
New voices in poetry: Thank lockdowns and social mediaSocial media poetry is inviting new voices to connect with new audiences, giving the art form new life.
Sweeping report sets stage for slavery reparations in CaliforniaCalifornia has released a ground-breaking report that details systemic discrimination against Black Americans through government laws and policies. It also lays the groundwork for an official apology and potential financial restitution.
Who can be my neighbor? How a ‘lens of care’ can transform US cities.How do you interrupt the social and historical patterns leading to segregated neighborhoods and “opportunity hoarding”? One answer is an “ethic of love.”
Who’s responsible for preventing school shootings? ‘We’re all on duty.’Expert Peter Langman is convinced that preventing school shootings is possible – and that we all have a part to play.
First LookReady for summer travel? Prepare to spend more than your budget.As more people plan to escape to white sand beaches or delayed destinations for the summer, the price of travel is skyrocketing. The increased cost of jet fuel is partly to blame, but it’s not just flights that will be more expensive. It’s hotels and rental cars, too.
First Look‘From your ancestors’: Students don tribal regalia at graduationIn March, Utah joined an increasing number of states protecting Native American students’ right to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies. It’s a meaningful sign of progress for those students who now get to honor their culture as they receive their diplomas.
Sleepless night: Uvalde seeks courage in a school shooting’s wakeIn Uvalde, familiar questions echo, as they had in Santa Fe, in El Paso, and in Sutherland Springs. How could something like this happen here, in this town? In our town?
First LookSouthern Baptists stonewalled survivors of clergy sex abuse, report saysA seven-month investigation concluded that Southern Baptist leaders denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse for almost two decades, according to a report released Sunday.
How one ‘neighborhood hero’ is nourishing Buffalo after the shootingFor Dakarai Singletary, being a hero means meeting the needs of his Buffalo, New York, community. This week, that involved responding to the aftermath of a mass shooting.
First LookReusable weddings: How the aisle to the altar is getting greenerWeddings have long been known for straining pocketbooks and landfills. Now, the industry is showing signs of a greener touch, as thrifted wedding dresses gain popularity and reusable bouquets replace fresh flowers.
First LookCalifornia churchgoers band together to stop shooterJust one day after the Buffalo supermarket shooting, a man opened fire on a church congregation in Southern California on Sunday. Church members intervened and subdued the gunman, but one person was killed and five were injured.
First LookBuffalo shooting: How fast should platforms block livestream videos?The gunman in the Buffalo, N.Y. mass shooting livestreamed Saturday's attack on the gaming platform Twitch, owned by Amazon. A Twitch spokesperson said it removed the video in less than two minutes.
First LookWhy police say Buffalo, N.Y. mass shooting was racially motivatedA white 18-year-old male, wearing military gear and livestreaming, opened fire at a supermarket in Buffalo, killing 10 people and wounding three others Saturday in what authorities described as “racially motivated violent extremism.”
Can country living and a new EV plant coexist? Some Georgians say no.In rural Georgia, building a better future can be hard to define – much less agree on – even when 7,500 good jobs are on the line. What’s the right balance between conservation and progress?
First LookBest friend: More homeless shelters see value in allowing petsThose working toward finding solutions around homelessness are increasingly recognizing the crucial role pets play in the lives of vulnerable populations. California is piloting a program that would provide funding for shelters to help keep pets and owners together.
First LookName, image, likeness debate arrives at the high school levelThe ability of college athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness has begun to trickle down to high schools. Seven states now allow student athletes to sign NIL deals as a way to earn money. Critics say amateurism should be preserved for high school sports.
First LookVintage fashion: What's old is new (again) and the more the betterThe trend of buying second-hand clothes is here to stay. Younger shoppers are re-discovering older trends as a way to be unique, save money, and lessen textile waste from fast fashion. The new “maximalism” trend also draws heavily from mix and match vintage styles.
What could Musk’s purchase of Twitter mean for free speech?At the heart of the debate over Twitter’s model for content moderation lies a deeper question: Is it possible to engender greater trust in online information and discourse?
