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First LookFacebook's app for kids draws criticism from parentsOn Tuesday, a group of parenting organizations and advocates sent a letter to Facebook urging it to end its new messaging app for kids. The app allows children under the age of 13 to chat using their parents accounts, but critics worry it exploits young users.
FocusColorado asks: Is there a better way to build a highway?As plans to renovate I-70 continue, federal highway authorities, mindful of past patterns of bulldozing over the concerns of poor and minority communities, call the state transportation department's efforts to consult residents unprecedented. But people in affected neighborhoods have gone to court.
First LookNew Jersey town closes streets to reduce traffic congestion due to appsCommuters, directed by navigations apps, were overwhelming a small town in New Jersey near one of the world's busiest bridges. So the town decided to close its streets.
Speaking of America: 'I'm not where I want to be'After a tumultuous year, a reporter took a cross-country journey to sample Americans' views of their country. Today, a Trump voter in Kentucky finds reason for more hope, but still wants her children to move away. Part 5 of 5.
Speaking of America: 'Here, you have the freedom'After a tumultuous year, a reporter took a cross-country journey to sample Americans' views of their country. Today, how a man escaped war on a boat, and then found a new life as a Louisiana fisherman. Part 4 of 5.
First LookIn wake of sexual misconduct scandals, mothers of boys focus on developing respect for girlsThe recent saga of sexual misconduct scandals that has rocked American society has brought to light a subgroup of women: mothers of boys. These women seek to raise their sons to shun sexist mindsets with the hope that as men they won't condone sexual assault.
Speaking of America: 'Now, I feel like home'After a tumultuous year, a reporter took a cross-country journey to sample Americans' views of their country. Today, a survivor of hurricane Harvey reflects on what she has to be grateful for, even after a tough year. Part 3 of 5.
Speaking of America: 'An optimist who wears body armor'After a tumultuous year, a reporter took a cross-country journey to sample Americans' views of their country. Today, a policeman who traded chasing crooks for thieving bears. Part 2 of 5 in the Monitor's 'Speaking of America' series.
Speaking of America: 'I'm a person of hope'After a tumultuous year, a reporter took a cross-country journey to sample Americans' views of their country. A young woman comes to Los Angeles to follow her dream – to help the homeless. Part 1 of 5.
First LookWomen take centerstage at the Golden Globes to say 'Time's Up'After a year rocked by the Harvey Weinstein scandal and a tide of sexual misconduct allegations that followed, women in the film industry highlighted gender inequality and the fight against sexual harassment at the Golden Globes.
Cover StoryBridging black and white: How St. Louis residents are trying to surmount racial inequities post-FergusonA broad movement has sprung out of Ferguson, in which white people are increasingly joining a spirited crusade by black people to foster racial equity in St. Louis. They see the Midwestern city as a modern Selma, Ala., fueling a new civil rights movement.
Remember the Alamo? Why some Texans embrace a broader history.Three hundred years after the founding of a Spanish mission in San Antonio, Texans are grappling with post-statehood histories that put white male settlers front and center. A new generation of historians seeks a more diverse set of characters.
First LookArctic blast highlights rising energy costsEven before this month's cold snap swept through Midwest and Northeast states, the Department of Energy projected that heating costs were going to track upward this winter.
FocusReporters grapple with the 'right' way to cover the far rightAs news organizations probe the rise in white nationalism, some worry they may unintentionally wind up promoting it.
First LookPuerto Rico police force grapples with absences, unpaid overtimePolice Chief Michelle Hernandez has recommended that US National Guard soldiers help fill the temporary vacancies.
First LookAmericans draw the line differently when it comes to sexual harassment, new poll findsWhile most adults surveyed agreed that intentional groping or kissing “without your consent” amounted to sexual harassment, they disagreed over a number of other actions.
Board game cafes: Why game night no longer means staying inThe desire for a shared experience drives at least as much business as the chance to try laying out a medieval French city in Carcassonne Classic without first plunking down $69.99.
First LookWhat is the best way to help homeless communities? Cities and volunteers debate.Volunteers who feed the homeless in public places say they're providing a necessary service, but city officials say their efforts could hinder long-term solutions.
First LookObituary project aims to humanize homicide victimsFounders of the Philadelphia Obituary Project hope that by highlighting the lives of homicide victims – not just the gun violence and crime statistics – they can help families heal.
Californians get creative with giving in the face of devastating firesGood Samaritans provide food and funding to those in Southern California, bringing a regional display of holiday spirit to the state's worst fire season on record.
