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NFL embraces betting. What message is it sending student-athletes?Legal sports betting has become accepted by many in the U.S. But the public also has ethical concerns – especially about effects on young people.
GOP chair: Under Trump, ‘we’ve become a working-class party’The head of the Republican National Committee joined the Monitor Breakfast to talk about the former president, the 2022 elections, and more.
- GOP chair: Under Trump, ‘we’ve become a working-class party’
The head of the Republican National Committee joined the Monitor Breakfast to talk about the former president, the 2022 elections, and more.
First LookNo 'great migration': Americans stayed put during pandemicEveryone knows the story: During COVID-19 lockdowns, hordes of Americans left dense urban centers for the countryside. The reality? While some did leave, mobility at large in the U.S. has been on a downward slide since 1985 – and the pandemic hasn’t changed that.
First LookContinental collaboration: North America summit makes a comebackFor the first time since June 2016, the North America Leaders’ Summit between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is taking place in Washington. The three national leaders will seek common ground on divisive issues from climate to migration and trade.
Letter from Colorado: Searching for bighorn sheep, finding patienceAfter moving from New York City to the Mountain West, one Monitor reporter adjusts to a slower pace. Patience has its rewards – especially outdoors.
Vigilance or vigilantism? Old laws’ legacy in modern US.The Rittenhouse trial, the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers, and Texas’ abortion law all come amid more Americans demonstrating a willingness to police others’ behavior.
FocusWhere Rep. Pramila Jayapal got her spineRep. Pramila Jayapal has been criticized for overplaying her hand, but colleagues say her style is consistent with a career driven by strong values.
Paul Gosar, censure, and the further decline of civility in CongressPaul Gosar was censured Wednesday in what GOP leadership calls abuse of power. Democrats say Republicans, unlike in the past, refuse to rebuke their own.
First Look'Public face' of Jan. 6 riot sentenced to 41 months in prisonJacob Chansley was one of the first rioters inside the Capitol building on Jan. 6. On Wednesday, he was sentenced to 41 months in prison after pleading guilty to a felony charge of obstructing an official proceeding. “My behavior is indefensible,” he said.
Biden and Xi ‘meet’ and agree: US-China competition, not conflictMeeting virtually, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping did not resolve major disputes, but they did voice a commitment to responsible leadership. Is that enough?
First LookDefiant Bannon uses arrest as platform against BidenSteve Bannon faces criminal contempt charges from a federal court after defying a subpoena from Congress’ Jan. 6 committee. Mr. Bannon is one of several close allies to former President Donald Trump facing legal charges after the Capitol breach.
First LookBiden signs $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill. What’s next?On Monday, after months of negotiation, U.S. President Joe Biden signed his $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law, which had bipartisan support. Throughout the week, Mr. Biden will travel to different states to sell the plan and explain its benefits.
FocusCan the US still build – and think – big? The Lowcountry may hold clues.On Monday, President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill designed to unlock supply chain capacity and bring jobs to places like Jasper County.
First LookAre roads racist? Buttigieg says yes, talks transportation reform.All eyes are on Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and how he will develop the transportation sector after the passing of President Biden’s infrastructure bill. Mr. Buttigieg says his plan includes building racial equity through highway design and road projects.
First LookInternational students return to US colleges as travel ramps upInternational students are returning to U.S. colleges, but the numbers are yet to make up for last year’s pandemic-induced decline. Colleges say international students bring diverse perspectives and are important sources of revenue for their schools.
First LookBritney Spears' conservatorship ends. What's next for this tool?California Judge Brenda Penny terminated the conservatorship that controlled pop singer Britney Spears' life choices and money for nearly 14 years.
Cover StoryWhy Albuquerque’s latest experiment in policing doesn’t involve officersAlbuquerque, New Mexico, sends out mental health specialists to deal with nonviolent 911 calls, freeing up police to handle other emergencies.
Is civics education a ‘right’? Rhode Island case tests theory.An educated society is vital to democracy, but are schools obligated to teach students how government works? And who decides, states or the courts?
- Is civics education a ‘right’? Rhode Island case tests theory.
An educated society is vital to democracy, but are schools obligated to teach students how government works? And who decides, states or the courts?
