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Why these parents want their kids to have an 'old-fashioned summer'Days spent playing outside with friends used to be a hallmark of summer – and some parents are trying bring back unstructured, unsupervised play as child development experts warn about the harm caused by overprotective parenting.
Burning river reborn: How Cleveland saved the Cuyahoga – and itselfMany Americans remember the Cuyahoga as the river that ignited the environmental movement with a photo of flaming waters splashed across the pages of Time magazine. But to Cleveland residents, the story is more personal.
Taxing the rich: how Seattle leads a ‘go-local’ trend in liberal politicsSeattle is trying to tackle income inequality one local move at a time – and becoming a case study in how cities are testing liberal policies that lack traction at the state or federal level.
How Winter Olympians prep in summertime: wheels, wet suits, and virtual realityIn some ways, the lack of natural snow or ice actually makes for safer, more efficient training as American athletes prepare for the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Seattle's $15 minimum wage debate catches small businesses in the middleIn the deeply liberal city, small business owners acknowledge the benefits of paying workers well. But they worry that their own enterprises won’t survive. Meanwhile, workers are still struggling with rising living costs.
First LookAmid harassment, Muslims also find greater support from fellow Americans, survey findsAmerican Muslims report they have felt greater compassion from non-Muslims and continue to believe that hard work could lead to a successful life in the United States, according to a new Pew Research Center report.
Boomer parents: 'One day, this will all be yours.' Grown children: 'Noooo!'As baby boomers begin to downsize, they are discovering their grown children do not want their stuff. In fact, they recoil in something close to horror at the thought of trying to find room for collections of Hummels and Thomas Kinkade paintings.
First LookSeeds of Peace youth camp celebrates 25 years of optimismDespite seemingly fraught tensions between Israeli and Palestinians in the Middle East, a summer camp in Maine still brings youth together to build hope for the future.
FocusHot new job for middle-class students: manual laborYoung workers are becoming barbers, bookbinders, furniture-makers and jewelers. In the process, they are elevating what, historically, were lowly manual labor jobs into sought-after career paths with cultural cachet.
First LookSocietal tensions trigger effect: black women turn to firearms for self-defenseAfrican-American women have been attending classes to learn the basics of gun ownership, safety, and defense. Most hope to not use these skills, but many feel it's a necessary precaution these days.
First LookLawsuit says 'bathroom bill' repeal has not solved problemsThe repeal of North Carolina's 'bathroom bill' has left a 'vacuum' of ambiguous conditions: It is not clear which public restrooms transgender people can legally use; and state and local governments are powerless to determine their own policies.
First LookMost Americans think government should provide health care, new poll reportsA recent poll from AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 62 percent of Americans – up from 52 percent in March – believe the federal government is responsible to ensure that citizens have health care.
GOP challenge: Reforming widely accepted 'safety net' programsAs safety-net programs have expanded, there is more political pressure to keep those benefits – even as fiscal pressure is mounting to reduce the cost.
Black gun owners ask: Does the Second Amendment apply to us?There's evidence that black gun ownership has spiked since the 2016 campaign began. While white Americans have led the liberalization of gun laws in the past decade, black gun carry is becoming a test of constitutional agency.
Mary Matsuda Gruenewald graduates from her high school – 74 years laterThe 92-year-old's story of graduation delayed is more than just another feel-good tale of a plucky senior citizen, says the principal of Vashon High.
First LookDespite inconvenience, Penn Station repairs start smoothlyAs repairs began Monday, hundreds of thousands of daily commuters traveled on packed and slow trains. Despite the first day's confusion, commuters and repair officials are optimistic about the summer project's success.
Cover StoryHow Cleveland has become a leader in trying to eradicate human traffickingBehind various efforts by the heartland city are a few individuals who are striving to chip away at a problem that many experts believe receives too little attention in society.
US teen tobacco use declinesPublic health advocates are encouraged by the recent figures, but say there is more work to be done.
Growing acceptance of interracial marriage in USIn 2017, 39 percent of Americans said interracial marriage was a good thing for society, up from 24 percent in 2010.
First LookRising water and insurance rates threaten Louisiana's Cajun cultureLafourche Parish has seen a 10 percent decline in residency since hurricane Katrina hit the region in 2005. Environmental concerns have hiked insurance rates substantially over the past decade in flood-prone areas, threatening the survival of culture in the bayous.
