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Rebels with a religious cause: Meet New York’s avant-garde conservativesNew York has long been a haunt for underground artists. A growing number have become more conservative – and religious.
Two years after Dobbs, Americans tilt toward abortion rights – with limitsTwo years after the Dobbs ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, public support for abortion has grown but tension remains within and among states.
Criticized, doubted, and now champions. How two Celtics rewrote their story.Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown repeatedly came close to an NBA title. On Monday, they won their first, together, showing their character.
Wait ... the Underground Railroad ran across the Rio Grande? A lost story surfaces.Mexico played a role in the Underground Railroad as some enslaved people fled south. A growing group of researchers – and ancestors – brings to life their bravery.
First LookA Stanley Cup win for the Deaf community: American Sign Language makes its NHL debutIn what the interim CEO of the National Association of the Deaf called a groundbreaking moment, the National Hockey League became the first major sports league to offer play-by-play and analysis in American Sign Language.
First LookDisney opens Tiana’s Bayou Adventure with a Black princess at the helmTiana’s Bayou Adventure replaces Splash Mountain, long criticized for being based on “Song of the South” and its racist stereotypes. The new ride, opening later this month, is infused with music, scenery, and animatronic characters set in 1920s New Orleans.
First Look‘Ain’t I A Woman?’ speech set in Ohio stone with new Sojourner Truth statueA statue of Sojourner Truth, a formerly enslaved abolitionist and women’s rights pioneer, was unveiled on May 29 in the exact spot where she gave her iconic 1851 speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?”
First LookThe no-buy challenge is taking over the internet. Does it work?A new trend is taking over the internet: the no-buy challenge. Some participants want to curb overspending, while others seek out a simpler lifestyle by cutting back on their consumption habits.
To build trust with pet owners, this animal outreach team hits the roadThe MSPCA’s Boston community outreach unit has a nonjudgmental approach to forming partnerships.
Cover StoryPolitics roiled a community. It worked to rebuild trust with trash and flowers.When the culture wars erupted in two small towns in the Pacific Northwest, citizens formed an alliance to work on common ground in their community.
FocusChinese migration to the US is soaring. Here’s what happens next.What happens next as Chinese migrants enter the U.S.? Here’s how one community has developed an unofficial support structure for jobs, housing, and more.
How doulas and cafes help people break the last taboo – talking about deathThe death of someone you love can feel like a very solitary – and silent – experience in America. Death educators are trying to create space for people to talk about everything from wills to questions about the afterlife and their own legacy.
First LookIn 2020, bike shops couldn’t keep up with demand. Now they’re forced to switch gears.During the pandemic, bike sales rose 65% in 2020. Now the pandemic, and the boom, is over. Some bike shops have adapted and are surviving, while others may need to close for good.
Their weddings made history. Twenty years later, their love endures.Friday marks the 20th anniversary of the first same-sex marriages in the U.S. Two Massachusetts couples reflect on how they felt at the time – and what marriage equality has meant to them since.
Want to combat male loneliness? Start by helping boys connect with their emotions.Many boys struggle with loneliness, violence, and poor academic standing. Parents and educators are finding ways to help them cultivate emotional connections.
This retired Marine pilot aims to be the role model she never had in AfghanistanRetired Marine helicopter pilot Alexis Federico is helping an aviation museum take flight in Orange County, California. She hopes it inspires interest in STEM careers.
College class of 2024: Shaped by crisis, seeking communityFrom pandemic to protests, these college seniors have faced unusual challenges. Many long for community – and have learned something about building it.
First LookBy 2025, colleges could pay their top athletes directly – but what would be fair?Nearly three years after name, image, likeness laws changed amateur college sports, an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA wants to ensure more money ends up in the pockets of student athletes.
First LookFederal funds helped millions get online. As they expire, cities face a new digital gap.The Affordable Connectivity Program provides internet access to 23 million people – a significant plank of the U.S. social safety net. But funding will likely run out in the coming weeks.
Beyond TikTok ban: How one state is grappling with teens and scrollingTeens and officials recognize social media can have both positive and harmful effects on mental health. New York state is seeking a middle ground on finding solutions.
