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Why GOP is stepping up fight against vaccine mandatesRepublicans say the government has overreached by requiring more than 100 million Americans to get the shot.
After defeat: Lessons learned coaching high school footballHow do you give your all in the face of certain defeat? This high school football coach found inspiration in his players, and comfort in routine.
How charging parents in a school shooting could change the conversationHow is thinking changing around preventing school shootings? A rare approach is getting more attention: holding parents legally accountable.
The case that could breach the wall between church and stateCarson v. Makin shows the Supreme Court’s evolution of thought in recent decades on the separation of church and state.
Can neighborliness fight off pandemic polarization? Vermont says yes.Vermont’s long-standing culture of neighborliness may help explain why the state is weathering the pandemic pretty peacefully.
First LookBiden administration takes on Texas in redistricting lawsuitThe Justice Department is suing Texas over new redistricting maps, alleging the new maps do not accurately represent minority populations in the state. The office of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has fired back at the suit, calling it politically motivated.
First LookEmmett Till's case closes again with calls for justice unansweredThe U.S. Justice Department announced Monday it will close an investigation, reopened in 2017, into the death of Emmett Till, who was tortured and killed after a white woman accused him of sexual advances in 1955. No one has been found guilty of his murder.
First LookPenobscots use film to retell history of Indigenous killingsIn a new film, “Bounty,” members of the Penobscot Nation in Maine present the difficult history of government-endorsed scalping of Indigenous people. They say the movie is not meant to place blame but to tell an accurate story that guides the country forward.
First LookString of teen shootings near Denver drives efforts for reformA series of shootings involving teenagers is bringing renewed attention to a long-standing gun violence problem in Aurora, just outside Denver. Activists and officials point to gun accessibility and mental health issues worsened by the pandemic as key concerns.
First LookThree questions: How often are parents charged in school shootings?Parents are rarely charged for school shootings. Why are prosecutors building a case against Ethan Crumbley's parents after four students were fatally shot in Michigan.
First LookFamily loyalty over media ethics? Why CNN fired Chris CuomoCNN fired anchor Chris Cuomo on Saturday after new details emerged about how he assisted his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as he faced sexual harassment allegations.
First LookBob Dole leaves legacy as battler, for wounded vets and disabledDuring his 36-year career on Capitol Hill, Bob Dole shaped tax policy, foreign policy, farm programs, and rights for the disabled, enshrining protections against discrimination in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Student loan safety net needs mending: How simplifying can helpThe Biden administration is canceling student loan debt for some vulnerable borrowers and making existing loan forgiveness options easier to get.
First Look‘Taking back our culture’: Ojibwe values spur animal welfareFor the Ojibwe people, animal welfare is a core value. On the Leech Lake Reservation in Minnesota, the community has banded together over the past year to make animal care more accessible, despite high levels of poverty.
First LookSenate agrees on bipartisan funding bill, avoids shutdownOn Thursday, the Senate passed a bipartisan bill by a vote of 69-28 to fund the federal government through Feb. 18, avoiding a shutdown despite contentious debate over federal vaccine mandates.
As US faces new COVID variant, calls for patience and prudenceNews of a COVID-19 variant has prompted a new wave of concern, and that creates new challenges for the government. Here’s what has happened so far.
First LookWhy finding the perfect tree may be harder this ChristmasAs the holiday season arrives, shoppers looking for Christmas trees are met with fewer options and higher prices due to extreme weather and supply chain issues. Industry experts are advising people to buy trees earlier this season as the demand is set to grow.
First LookWill Stacey Abrams become America's first Black female governor?Stacey Abrams will campaign to become the nation’s first Black female governor by running in Georgia, again challenging Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. When she ran against Mr. Kemp in 2018, she lost by a margin of 1.4 percentage points.
FocusFood insecurity rises in US military ranks. So does honesty about it.The U.S. military’s stoic culture has long placed a stigma on food assistance. That is changing as the problem widens and inflation pinches.
First LookIt’s likely Mississippi’s abortion law will stand. What’s next?After oral arguments Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared likely to uphold Mississippi’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks, and may overturn Roe v. Wade entirely.
