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First LookSupreme Court to weigh legality of Biden’s vaccine mandatesOn Friday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over the Biden administration’s vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and vaccine mandate for health care workers. A decision will follow in the coming days or weeks.
A divided anniversary: Jan. 6 in the eyes of those who were thereThe Monitor interviewed nearly two dozen people at the Capitol Jan. 6 to put together a fuller picture of that day and to discern where America may be heading.
Why Jan. 6 isn’t overThe Jan. 6 riot has rightfully gotten a lot of attention – but what was happening behind the scenes, both before and after, may be more significant.
The ExplainerBy the numbers: The cost and consequences of the Jan. 6 riotAmid the political rhetoric over the Capitol riot, it can be easy to lose sight of what actually happened on and after Jan. 6.
Cover StoryIs Wisconsin the ultimate test of trust in voting?Wisconsin could become the premier petri dish for what happens when citizens lose trust – for valid reasons or not – in the legitimacy of a democracy’s most fundamental act.
First LookA pardon for the past: Louisiana honors civil rights pioneer PlessyIn 1892, Homer Plessy, a Black man, was arrested in Louisiana for refusing to leave a whites-only train car. His arrest led to a Supreme Court ruling that upheld racial segregation for 50 years. On Wednesday, Louisiana’s governor extended Plessy a posthumous pardon.
First LookHow teachers plan to talk to their students about Jan. 6With the anniversary of the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection fast approaching, teachers are grappling with how best to address the event itself, as well as complex themes of democracy, politics, and race.
First LookAre there lessons to be learned from Virginia's snowy gridlock?After a blizzard hit Virginia on Monday, hundreds of motorists were left stranded on I-95 – some for 16 hours. Virginia officials say they did everything they could to clear the logjam and icy roads.
First LookElizabeth Holmes' conviction: A Silicon Valley cautionary tale?On Monday, Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, a blood-testing startup, was convicted of fraud for misleading investors about the efficacy of a testing device. Some analysts say the verdict could make Silicon Valley entrepreneurs reconsider risky business strategies.
In wake of Jan. 6, US military struggles to curb extremismAbout 1 in 10 people charged in attacking the U.S. Capitol were current or former military personnel. The Pentagon is aiming to halt extremism in the ranks.
First Look‘It is our time now’: First Cambodian American mayor sworn inOn Monday, the first Cambodian American to be elected mayor in the United States took office. Sokhary Chau, a refugee, will represent the city of Lowell, Massachusetts. A recent change to the town’s election process yielded the city’s most diverse class of officeholders.
First LookIs America still the model for democracy? Allies aren’t so sure.As the anniversary of the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection approaches and changes to election laws continue to mount, President Joe Biden is facing concerns, both domestically and abroad, about the health of democracy in America.
First LookOne polarized town finds face-to-face civility in a local cafeIn one small Virginia town, neighborly ways and social ties persist. Trump supporters, radical lefties, and “ordinary people” are creating community inside a local cafe where they can have conversations about their differences without raising their voices.
‘How can I help?’ After fire, Coloradans’ generosity lifts neighbors.In the wake of the Marshall Fire, thousands of Coloradans have begun rebuilding their lives. For some locals, acts of kindness soothe the uncertainty.
School lunch: How Mary’s Meals nourishes young minds worldwideIt’s a powerful, if old, idea: A school lunch fortifies a child’s endurance. A salmon farmer’s global charity also sees it as a way to tackle poverty.
First LookJan. 6 committee prepares findings on Trump's election challengeAfter six months of research and interviews, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection is preparing to go public with its findings. The committee, made up of seven Democrats and two Republicans, is committed to telling the full story of that day.
First LookWill Biden stay the course toward nuclear disarmament?When President Joe Biden took office last year, a historic shift in U.S. nuclear policy seemed likely. Now, with ongoing threats from Russia and China, experts say moving away from nuclear weapons may be more difficult.
First LookLessons from Colorado fire: Climate change and new buildingsA rare winter grassfire injured at least seven people and destroyed nearly 1,000 homes and other buildings in suburbs near Denver, Colorado. A portent of a warming planet?
Cover StoryFifth graders as futurists: Imagining the world in 20 yearsWhat will the future look like? We decided to ask a creative bunch, simultaneously concerned yet optimistic: fifth grade students.
First LookWorking across the aisle, lawmakers deliver wins for North CarolinaNorth Carolina’s Democratic and Republican lawmakers agreed on a number of measures this year, including the first biennial budget passed since 2017.
