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The ExplainerAthletes go, Biden stays: Will the Olympics boycott carry weight?This “diplomatic boycott” of the Beijing Olympics allows countries to confront China’s behavior without a more controversial athlete boycott.
No vaccine, no entry: A civic good, or creeping tyranny?The debate in Washington, the ninth of 10 cities to require proof of vaccination for indoor activities, has taken on a national dimension.
How Ukraine crisis echoes the Cold War – and how it doesn’tHow do you meet the challenge of a Cold War crisis 30 years after its official end? That’s one of the questions facing the U.S. as Russian troops mass along the Ukraine border.
First LookCalifornia moves to ‘repurpose’ the nation’s largest death rowCalifornia is planning to dismantle its death row, the nation’s largest, by moving all condemned inmates to other prisons within two years and aiming to turn the section into a “positive, healing environment.”
- First LookCalifornia moves to ‘repurpose’ the nation’s largest death row
California is planning to dismantle its death row, the nation’s largest, by moving all condemned inmates to other prisons within two years and aiming to turn the section into a “positive, healing environment.”
First LookWhy are fans so mad about NYT’s Wordle acquisition?Wordle, the ad-free website game with no sign-ups and simple gameplay, has taken the internet by storm. Now with the recent acquisition by the New York Times fans are up in arms, fearing access to their daily simple joy will go to live behind a paywall.
Why these men find the phrase ‘toxic masculinity,’ well, toxicAmid spiking suicide and overdose rates and plummeting college enrollment, are men being held hostage by culture war labels and stereotypes that blame them rather than help them?
If you bake it, can you sell it? A ‘right to food’ movement grows.Maine voters approved the first “right to food” amendment in a state constitution. Some activists draw a link between local sovereignty and reducing hunger.
First Look'Cyber snow days': Data hacks send US schools scramblingAcross the United States, hackers have homed in on a new target: schools. Cyberattacks have been occurring with greater frequency and severity – affecting everything from fire alarms to personal data – forcing some schools to close for days.
First LookPittsburgh bridge collapse: What is larger message on bridge safety?Thousands of bridges across the U.S. have the same poor designation as one that collapsed in Pittsburgh Friday. There are few instances of collapse, yet safety advocates say funding has not kept up with repair needs.
National anthem as a mandatory game-starter? Florida free-speech test.Atop other recent moves with racial implications, Florida lawmakers seek to mandate playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at sports games.
Cover StoryTeaching race in schools: Have these moms found a way forward?Amid the turmoil of fraught school board meetings, a group of moms hopes to foster genuine conversation on race, even when everyone doesn’t agree.
First LookBehind Biden's high court pledge: Black women's growing powerIn the wake of Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement, President Joe Biden reiterated a campaign pledge to nominate a Black woman. The promise illustrates how much Democrats rely on Black women, and their increasing power in government.
For Biden presidency, Ukraine crisis offers a defining momentThe Ukraine crisis is testing President Biden’s desire to prioritize Asia over Europe, but it’s also allowing him to act on his pro-democracy principles.
Minority report: How justices from Harlan to Breyer shaped legal opinionFrom great dissenters to bridge builders, members in the minority on the U.S. Supreme Court have found ways to shape the country’s jurisprudence.
First LookCan the U.S. build safer roadways? Buttigieg says yes.As U.S. road fatalities continue to rise, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg plans to rollout new safety measures already underway in several cities that seek to eliminate fatalities by taking into account the whole system rather than just driver behavior.
First LookBattle weary Dems perk up with opportunity to fill high court seatDemocrats embraced Wednesday’s news of liberal Justice Stephen Breyer’s coming retirement. Frustrated by a series of legislative defeats, many Democrats see the opportunity to appoint a liberal judge as way to renew voter support for the party.
For Black LGBTQ Christians, storytelling is a tool of resilienceBy sharing their stories, Black LGBTQ people are bridging a gap between faith and identity. The effort is leading some of them back to church, where acceptance is growing.
What happens to US education if there’s no one to teach?School systems are seeking interim solutions to staffing shortages, but also need to face longer-term challenges with recruiting and retaining teachers.
First LookJustice Breyer, a pragmatic bridge builder, set to retireSupreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring after almost three decades on the bench. After Justice Breyer steps down, a move expected to occur this summer, many expect President Joe Biden will nominate the first Black woman to the high court.
