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NFL embraces betting. What message is it sending student-athletes?Legal sports betting has become accepted by many in the U.S. But the public also has ethical concerns – especially about effects on young people.
First LookNo 'great migration': Americans stayed put during pandemicEveryone knows the story: During COVID-19 lockdowns, hordes of Americans left dense urban centers for the countryside. The reality? While some did leave, mobility at large in the U.S. has been on a downward slide since 1985 – and the pandemic hasn’t changed that.
Letter from Colorado: Searching for bighorn sheep, finding patienceAfter moving from New York City to the Mountain West, one Monitor reporter adjusts to a slower pace. Patience has its rewards – especially outdoors.
‘I had to stand up and say no’: Pro-choice Christians battle Texas lawFaith featured prominently when Texas passed its controversial abortion law this year. But for some people of faith, it has inspired a newfound interest in, and activism around, reproductive rights.
First LookSafer venues? Investigation of Travis Scott concert beginsEight people died in a crush of fans at a Houston music festival Friday hosted by Travis Scott. The investigation has begun into how to keep concert goers safe.
No refs, no games: Can people play nice?Referee shortages pose a challenge in youth sports, where declining civility is blamed for an exodus of officials. But some solutions are underway.
First Look‘We deserve to be represented’: Moms of color remake social mediaParenting resources and the marketing surrounding them have mostly targeted white audiences. Now, women of color are breaking into the industry, taking to blogs and social media to create parenting communities that fill the gap – and brands are taking notice.
First LookA Black teen defied segregation in '55. She wants a clean record.Before Rosa Parks there was Claudette Colvin. Ms. Colvin was 15 years old when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated Alabama bus and placed on probation. She never received a notice that her probation ended, and she wants her records expunged.
Americans are angry about ... everything. Is that bad?Americans are angry, but what are they doing with their outrage? We talk to people of all political affiliations who have channeled emotion in creative or productive ways.
First LookAthletes want to improve locker room culture. This app may help.A former college basketball player has launched an app for athletes and employees of universities and sports organizations to register real-time, confidential reports of sexual abuse, doping, and discrimination.
First LookAfter Gruden resigns, NFL probes how it can improve its cultureFollowing the release of emails containing racist, homophobic, and misogynistic comments sent by former head coach John Gruden, the NFL community is looking inward and asking difficult questions about the organization’s culture.
Finding resilience: Para rowers upend notions of abilityFor these para rowers, individual effort, athletic prowess, and their teammates’ support propel them to success, despite their disabilities.
First LookAfter 30 months, the Boston Marathon gets its 'comeback story'On Monday, runners celebrated the return of the Boston Marathon, normally held in April. The race was cancelled last year for the first time in its 125-year history. Kenyans swept the prestigious competition, placing first in both the men’s and women’s categories.
First LookWho's to blame for misinformation? Americans weigh in.A recent poll shows that 95% of Americans think misinformation is a problem. But, even though both Democrats and Republicans agree that social media companies are responsible for spreading false information, 53% of Americans don’t think they individually contribute.
Who’s a Daughter of the American Revolution? Answer grows more diverse.The Daughters of the American Revolution has broadened its membership and historical research, leading to a more accurate, inclusive view of history.
The ExplainerHow ‘name, image, likeness’ rights change the game for NCAA athletesThe NCAA’s new policy permitting college athletes to profit on their name, image, and likeness rights is a sea change in college sports.
First LookSan Jose apologizes for burning down Chinatown in 1887More than a century after California’s largest Chinatown was destroyed by arsonists, the city of San Jose has apologized to the Chinese American community – acknowledging their role in perpetuating “systemic and institutional racism, xenophobia, and discrimination.”
How Chattanooga is working to right the wrongs of urban renewalUrban renewal helped some communities prosper and decimated others – with fault lines based on race. Chattanooga, Tennessee, hopes to bridge that divide.
First LookR. Kelly verdict could help protect all Black girls, advocates sayMusician R. Kelly was found guilty of sex trafficking in a federal trial Monday in New York. Black women in particular, who have long fought against perceptions that Black girls are more mature and need less protection against sexual abuse, are finding justice in the conviction.
First LookAmerica's hunger problem persists, poll findsA recent poll shows that many Americans continue to face food insecurity, with access to fresh produce and lack of awareness of government assistance programs among the biggest barriers. About 1 in 8 Americans regularly get their food from convenience stores.
