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First LookTenants filed. The money is ready. But rent relief hasn't come.In New York and other states, money has been earmarked for rental relief to stop evictions. But funds aren't getting to where they need to go. “When you have $100 million to help and only 40% is spent, something is wrong,” says one lawyer.
How Colorado residents grapple with legacy of mass shootingsFor Colorado survivors of mass shootings, Monday’s attack – and the immediate choosing of sides in the gun control debate – were sadly familiar.
First LookAre white Americans ready to talk about race and privilege?The past year has heightened revelations and discussions about race and white privilege in the U.S. – yet many white Americans remain reluctant to have those conversations, or struggle to talk about race-related issues.
‘The status quo is not working’: Mountain town reckons with homelessnessLike the nation, Rocky Mountain towns saw a surge in homelessness during the pandemic. Unable to ignore it, Alamosa, Colorado, is trying to respond.
First LookBlack female coaches show 'representation matters' in basketballIt’s taken 41 years for two Black female head coaches to meet in a tournament championship of a Power Five league. In women’s college basketball, many student-athletes are nonwhite, but diversity in coaching is still a long shot.
In one man’s quiet fight, a window on eviction’s tollLow-income renters with disabilities get supplemental assistance – but it’s not enough. Our video examines this affordable housing crisis.
First LookWhy Miami Beach spring break curfew could extend into AprilMiami Beach officials on Sunday extended a nightly curfew that forced restaurants to stop outdoor seating and encouraged businesses to shut down.
First LookCan bars be dry? New wave of booze-free venues creates a buzz.A new style of bar is catching on around the world, serving drinks like craft cocktails, but without the alcohol. While dry bars first appeared during the temperance movement in the 19th century, this newer trend is fueled by a growing interest in health and wellness.
First LookDrew Brees retires: Heart of NFL team and city of New OrleansDrew Brees, the NFL’s leader in career completions and yards passing, has decided to retire after 20 NFL seasons, including his last 15 with New Orleans.
First LookAre tiny homes the answer to homeless crisis? LA leans in.California is home to more than 150,000 unhoused people – a problem that often seems intractable. As part of its efforts to ease the crisis, Los Angeles opened a tiny home village to offer shelter and services to those in need.
Cover Story‘This is crazy pants’: Pandemic redefines parenting idealsParents, with extra duties in the pandemic, are letting go of “intensive parenting” ideals. The result: Some kids are happier and more independent.
First LookWhat would Black reparations look like in Amherst, Mass.?Around the United States, communities and organizations are working to provide reparations to Black people for past injustices. These debates are playing out in the Massachusetts college town of Amherst, where only 5% of residents are Black.
Florida put seniors first. How that changed its pandemic response.Florida has found early success with a COVID-19 vaccination strategy that puts seniors first and eschewed complex priority lists.
Third acts: Some older adults are rejecting lives of leisure – on purposeOlder adults are rejecting society’s limiting views of aging by starting businesses, entering new occupations, or pursuing philanthropic work.
Difference MakerBe like Fauci? Pandemic inspires surge in med school applications.Inspired by the selflessness of medical personnel during the pandemic, young people are applying to medical school in droves.
FocusSeeds and beyond: Native Americans embrace ‘food sovereignty’For Native Americans, “food sovereignty” is a way to repair damage inflicted when European Americans severed them from their old ways.
First Look$650,000 to preserve historically Black colleges’ campusesThe U.S. National Trust is giving money to help preserve significant buildings and spaces on several historically Black college and university campuses. “These buildings are symbolic of our history and how far we’ve come,” says one HBCU president.
Behind NRA’s fall, the high cost of betrayalThe NRA bankruptcy is a sign that even the most powerful organizations can fall when they lose a bond of trust with their members.
First LookPolice treatment of Black girl spurs calls for reformThe newly released footage of white officers pepper spraying a Black child in New York two weeks ago has provoked outrage and protests. At one point in the video, an officer says, “You’re acting like a child!” to which the girl replies, “I am a child!”
Cover StoryNo pew? No problem. Online church is revitalizing congregations.As churches have had to go online during the pandemic, they have learned something surprising: Practicing religion in cyberspace works.
