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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.
Cover StoryHow one Chinatown curbs anti-Asian violence and unites a cityMultiethnic teams of volunteers patrolling Chinatown in Oakland, California, are awaking and uniting the city.
First LookFor Brooklyn Center mayor, challenge is to bridge dividesBrooklyn Center, Minnesota, was once seen as an urban beacon of racial unity and progress. That image hasn’t quite been shattered, but the shooting of Daunte Wright has laid bare the challenges facing Mike Elliot, the city’s first Black mayor.
First LookWhy more Americans want fair news that highlights hopeA new study shows that Americans want more from the news they read. Stories that highlight the good in society, including potential solutions to problems, that provide “a full and accurate picture of the world,” says one expert.
Focus‘Real journalism.’ Inside the battle to save local newspapers.The financial crisis facing local papers threatens a building block of democracy. Publishers are looking for ways to save reporting in news deserts.
First LookHow work-from-home policies are driving up housing pricesFreed from the office, Americans are on the move, heating up the housing market. But the hurdles to homeownership remain highest for first-time buyers who don’t have profits from a prior home sale to compete in bidding wars.
'The Eyes of Texas': Does its origin in a racist era make it racist?“The Eyes of Texas” is the soundtrack of pride for generations of University of Texas Longhorns. But its roots in a racist era raise questions.
First LookMillennials and Gen Z spur more companies to engage politicallyWhether it’s Georgia’s new voting law or labor abuses in China, a growing number of companies are now willing to speak out on politically controversial social issues – a move spurred by a growing market of young, socially engaged consumers.
The ExplainerWhat are land acknowledgments, and how do they help Indigenous peoples?Acknowledgment of a land’s native inhabitants can educate the public about history – and help reconcile Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Cover StoryBreaking grass ceilings: Why more women are coaching men’s teamsAs baseball marks opening day, more women are moving into coaching in men’s professional leagues. It could change the future of sports.
First LookTo protect their own, Asian Americans form street patrolsIn the wake of attacks against people of Asian descent, community members across the U.S. are now patrolling neighborhoods and offering chaperone services to keep people safe.
The ExplainerWho is hungry in America? The pandemic has changed the answer.By one estimate, food insecurity among Americans doubled during the coronavirus pandemic. The challenge has prompted a push for new solutions.
