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First LookA year after George Floyd's murder: What now, and what next?In Minneapolis and other cities, people are gathering to commemorate one year since George Floyd’s death. “True justice for George Floyd will come only through real, systemic change to prevent acts like this from happening again,” said Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
FocusAfter racial unrest, Kenosha treads a hard road forwardThe police shooting of Jacob Blake surfaced deep tensions in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Residents seek a rebuilding that goes beyond repair of burned shops.
The ExplainerCalifornia asks, who is responsible for wildfire safety?As residential sprawl feeds ever-more destructive infernos, California takes aim at local control over land-use planning.
Cover StoryA year after Floyd unrest, a Minneapolis neighborhood emerges from ashesA Minneapolis community tries to foster racial and cultural unity as it rebuilds from unrest a year ago.
Is any conflict unsolvable? This author doesn’t think so.In her book “High Conflict,” Amanda Ripley explores how forces that stoke conflict cast our adversaries as less than human. But there is a way out.
As COVID-19 wanes, Americans are ready for fun. Booking it is the problem.The pandemic’s end stage is resetting supply and demand. Americans looking to go on vacation are finding hotels and rentals booked solid.
First LookNever too late to doodle: How one man's pen lifts spiritsRobert Seaman loved to doodle as a child. Eight decades later, the global pandemic provided just the boon he needed. This week, he celebrates a year’s worth of intricate daily doodles that have brightened the day for many.
In US, pandemic’s end is in sight. Are Americans ready?Why does Brookline, Massachusetts, require masks outdoors, despite CDC guidance? The answer points to differing levels of comfort with risk.
First LookA Chicago suburb hopes to lead the way with reparations modelEvanston, Illinois is set to be the first American city to pay reparations, giving eligible Black residents $25,000 housing grants. The approach is the first of its kind in the U.S. but some Black residents are saying the effort still falls short of true atonement.
Reporter’s notebook: How MLK’s dream inspires one Chinatown residentDespite being a victim of what police have called a hate crime, this Asian man from Oakland works for positive change, inspired by MLK’s dream.
First LookAmong Asian Americans, a generational divide on racismRecent attacks on Asian Americans have shone a light on racism – and also a difference in mindsets between young activists and senior Asian Americans, who tend to identify more closely with their ethnic groups and may be more reluctant to acknowledge racism.
First LookFor undocumented immigrants in US, a tough climb out of lockdownsThe economy is making gains as the United States moves past the worst of the pandemic. But some undocumented immigrants – who were often in precarious economic positions before COVID-19 hit – are still falling through the cracks.
First LookMost Americans would rather age at home, says pollThe majority of Americans would prefer to receive elder care in their homes instead of a nursing facility, according to a new poll. And 60% of the public believes the government should help provide that support through long-term care insurance.
First LookIs California out of the woods? Disneyland reopens its doors.After 13 months of closure, Disneyland has reopened to visitors today with a 25% capacity limit. The news comes as California boasts the nation’s lowest coronavirus cases rate – a sharp turnaround from just a few months ago.
‘We need one another’: Communities of color unite against injusticeDifferent racial groups are uniting in protests against anti-Asian hate. Will that solidarity spread beyond anti-racism to other shared issues?
First LookBlack jockeys, rare at Kentucky Derby, once dominated the raceThe Kentucky Derby welcomes its first Black jockey since 2013. But Black jockeys used to dominate the race in the late 1800s before segregation and racism in the 20th century largely shut them out.
Women strength coaches do the heavy lifting for women’s athleticsFrom behind the scenes, female strength coaches are elevating their place in the discipline – and the respect accorded women’s collegiate athletics.
First LookWhat census data tells us about a changing AmericaWhat does the data from the 2020 U.S. census mean? Well, a lot of things: The country’s population is still growing, but at the slowest rate in almost a century; Americans are moving to the South and West – but not California; and Latinos may have been undercounted.
First LookMillennials are relocating, shifting US politics as they goNew York and California used to be the main destinations for ambitious young people to start careers. Now, more and more young workers are starting out in places like Denver, Houston, and Orlando, Florida – and their arrival is blurring political lines.
‘We will come through it all.’ Sikhs find strength in community.In Indianapolis, the Sikh community is leaning on each other for strength and resilience after the shooting at a FedEx facility.
