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First LookSha'Carri Richardson off US Olympic roster after marijuana testSprinter Sha'Carri Richardson, who was suspended for a month after testing positive for marijuana use, was left off the Olympic roster released by USA Track and Field, foreclosing her possible presence in Tokyo later this summer.
The ExplainerCanada’s Native schools have been exposed. What about the US?Unmarked graves have been found at residential schools in Canada that forcibly assimilated Native children. These schools were based on a U.S. model.
Cover StoryThe great outdoors has a diversity problem. Can it be fixed?Parks and public lands are open to everyone, in theory. But racism doesn’t end at a trailhead. Why don’t children have equal access to the outdoors?
First LookReport showed 'major' damage before Florida condo collapseThe cause of a deadly building collapse near Miami is still undetermined, but a 2018 engineering report found structural problems unaddressed.
‘No stopping New York’: City’s recovery is in full swingNew York City’s recovery from the pandemic isn’t uniform, but there’s a general feeling – among people and businesses – that the city is back.
First LookBritney Spears speaks out. Will her 13-year conservatorship end?Pop star Britney Spears said her court-ordered conservatorship is abusive and wants to manage her own affairs and assets worth $60 million. Ending the legal arrangement that has controlled her life since 2008 will be difficult, legal experts say.
First LookRaiders' Carl Nassib becomes NFL's first openly gay playerLas Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out on Monday via an Instagram post. Mr. Nassib, who says he has support from his coaches and teammates, adds "representation and visibility are so important."
First LookUnearthing history: African American cemeteries remain at riskBlack cemeteries across the U.S. were often created on land associated with plantations or with questionable ownership. Today, activists and lawmakers are working to create a database to identify those cemeteries and fund education and preservation programs.
The ExplainerHow the Stonewall Uprising changed the course of LGBTQ activismThe Stonewall Inn is a symbol of resistance for the LGBTQ community today. Here’s a look at the meaning and myths behind the landmark.
The ExplainerJuneteenth and the belated message of emancipationJuneteenth, recognized on June 19, celebrates the end of slavery across the Confederacy and is the first new federal holiday in nearly 40 years.
First LookDespite economic downturn, US giving hits an all-time highCharitable giving reached a record $471 billion in 2020 in the U.S., spurred in part by the pandemic and racial justice protests. So why did two nonprofit categories – arts and culture as well as health organizations – experience a decline in giving?
First LookResilience hubs: A new approach to crisis responseFrom Minneapolis to Miami, some U.S. cities are bolstering the emergency response capabilities of existing community organizations. More than just buildings with generators, these hubs are designed to build communal trust ahead of crisis events.
House divided: Can the Southern Baptists find a path forward?America’s largest Protestant denomination faces deep rifts on race, gender, and politics. Can the Southern Baptist Convention continue to stand?
On these Black history walking tours, bring your imaginationWalking tours of historic urban sites related to Black history are increasingly popular. Last year’s racial justice protests added new impetus.
First LookThe wedding is on! Couples delayed by pandemic rush the altar.Ready to get on with their lives and have something to celebrate, couples who had to put their nuptial plans on hold are planning even more extravagant affairs. And event venues and wedding vendors are racing to keep up.
Cover StoryUnderground counselors: The chaplains helping transit workers copeIn New York City, the nation’s only corps of transit chaplains helps workers deal with stress, trauma, and tragedies on the rails and in the streets.
A couch is not a home: Where the hidden homeless get housing vouchersCouch-surfing families – doubling up in homes with other families – are increasingly recognized as homeless and given assistance by housing agencies.
First LookAmid a mental health battle, sponsors side with Naomi OsakaAfter being transparent about dropping out of the French Open to protect her mental health, Naomi Osaka’s sponsors have stuck by her. The tennis star, who is the world’s highest–paid female athlete, joins a growing list of pro athletes speaking out on mental health.
When a Twitter war gets ... respectful?Conor Friedersdorf and Issac Bailey are on opposite ends of the political spectrum. They clash on Twitter. We brought them together to talk.
First LookIn San Francisco, residents debate benefits of car-free streetsLike many other cities, San Francisco closed miles of streets to cars for people to exercise and socialize during the pandemic. Now, advocates want to keep these spaces car-free, but opponents see the idea as elitist, unsafe, and impractical.
