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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.
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.
