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Monitor Breakfast‘We are not ready to surrender’: Coffee with Ukraine’s ambassador to USDuring a Monitor coffee with reporters Thursday, Ambassador Oksana Markarova addressed how Ukraine would define victory in the war.
First LookVintage fashion: What's old is new (again) and the more the betterThe trend of buying second-hand clothes is here to stay. Younger shoppers are re-discovering older trends as a way to be unique, save money, and lessen textile waste from fast fashion. The new “maximalism” trend also draws heavily from mix and match vintage styles.
First LookWest Wing first: Karine Jean-Pierre breaks mold as press secretaryKarine Jean-Pierre is set to become the first Black woman and the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as White House press secretary, President Joe Biden announced on Thursday. Current White House press secretary Jen Psaki will vacate the role next week.
Blue states want to create havens for abortion rights. Can they?Both sides of the abortion debate say the end of Roe would be just “the beginning.” As California and others try to create havens for reproductive rights, the states may face legal warfare with one another.
Will abortion ruling boost Democrats? For voters, it’s complicated.A leaked draft ruling sent shock waves through the left. But initial polls suggest it hasn’t moved the needle much on how people plan to vote.
First LookAs New Mexico battles wildfires, Biden deploys disaster aidOn Wednesday, President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration that will bring emergency funds to the areas of New Mexico devastated by fire. Firefighters have been working for weeks to tame the spread of the largest wildfire currently burning in the U.S.
What could Musk’s purchase of Twitter mean for free speech?At the heart of the debate over Twitter’s model for content moderation lies a deeper question: Is it possible to engender greater trust in online information and discourse?
First LookWhy minority women have most to lose if Roe v. Wade is overturnedIn states that already limit access to abortions, Black and Hispanic women are far more likely than white women to have an abortion. Pro choice advocates say poor access to sex education, birth control, and employment opportunities are all contributing factors.
First LookRoe v. Wade: Was leaking the Supreme Court draft opinion a crime?After the leak of a draft opinion indicated the U.S. Supreme Court may be poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, questions abound over the leaker’s identity and the consequences that await them. Here’s a look at what comes next.
First LookWith Trump's backing, JD Vance wins Ohio Senate GOP primaryJD Vance, an author and investment banker, won a hard-fought primary for U.S. Senate in Ohio on Tuesday after receiving the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. The win shows Mr. Trump’s backing still carries considerable weight in the GOP.
FocusFirst draft of history: What overturning Roe could mean for USFor the first time in modern history, the U.S. Supreme Court appears on the verge of taking a right away. If a leaked opinion on abortion rights becomes the final ruling, it is a decision that is both unsurprising and yet seismic in its consequences.
On Russia, is US policy edging from defense to offense?Despite concerns about escalation, the Biden administration now seems to see a strategic opportunity to weaken Russia.
First LookLeaked draft opinion: Why Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. WadeA draft opinion leaked to Politico indicates the Supreme Court could be set to overturn Roe v. Wade, the case that legalized abortion nationwide. The court is expected to issue its final ruling in late June or early July.
Monitor Breakfast‘A battle of nerves’: Georgia’s president on the Russian threatSalome Zourabichvili recently joined the Monitor to discuss the war in Ukraine and its implications for countries like hers.
First LookFinal lap? Greyhound racing nears its demise in US.There will soon be only two greyhound racing tracks left in the United States, both in West Virginia. Greyhound racing reached its peak in the 1980s, but increased concerns about animal welfare combined with more gambling options are bringing the sport to a close.
First LookGOP House members worked with Trump to overturn electionInterview transcripts and text messages collected by the Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol assault show that a dozen right-wing members of the House of Representatives were deeply involved with President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the election.
First LookAs classroom numbers dwindle, US public schools face tough choicesAs more families opt for homeschool and private schools, public school systems are feeling the pinch as enrollment drops. Corresponding budget cuts are forcing schools to cut jobs, close schools, and merge classrooms.
‘Chaos on top of a crisis’? Congress debates ending Title 42.Both parties agree that only Congress can fix the strained U.S. immigration system. But with Title 42 set to end next month amid a record influx, there is little agreement about potential solutions.
First LookBreaking the ice ceiling: Girls' hockey sees rapid growthIn nontraditional markets such as Texas and Florida, the number of girls playing hockey increased by 71% in the past decade. Experts say getting more girls on the ice starts with building more rinks and combating notions that hockey is just for the boys.
First Look'First step toward healing': Harvard report names its early slavesHarvard University has released a report identifying more than 70 people who were kept as slaves by Harvard leaders and supporters. The report came with a pledge from the university to atone for its wrongs, although there is debate around what form that should take.
