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FocusWhat does fair look like at America’s elite public schools?Black and Latino families argue the system needs to change to allow equality of opportunity. But Asian immigrant families argue that change is going to leave them behind.
First LookAsian Americans rally to name Navy ship in honor of Filipino vetIn 1915, Telesforo Trinidad earned the Medal of Honor when he rescued two crewmates on the USS San Diego after its boiler room exploded. Now a group is campaigning to name a U.S. Navy ship after Trinidad. But who decides the names of Navy ships?
First LookSCOTUS defends cheerleader's freedom of speech in Snapchat caseAfter being temporarily banned from cheerleading in 2017, Brandi Levy’s parents sued their Philadelphia school district. While the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Levys, they did not forfeit support for schools’ authority to prevent unruliness off school grounds.
First LookWhat will Democrats do now that the voting bill is blocked?Republicans have blocked the Democrat-backed voting bill that promised an overhaul of how elections are run in the United States. Some Democrats are now considering paths to either change or set aside the filibuster to pass a voting bill.
First LookUS to review Indigenous boarding schools to atone for past wrongsU.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced Tuesday that her department will investigate the Indigenous boarding schools it used to operate, fueled by the recent discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children at a similar boarding school in Canada.
‘The signs are there.’ Is US democracy on a dangerous trajectory?Lee Drutman organized an open letter signed by 200 scholars warning of threats to U.S. democracy. He talks about what makes elections free and fair.
First LookRaiders' Carl Nassib becomes NFL's first openly gay playerLas Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out on Monday via an Instagram post. Mr. Nassib, who says he has support from his coaches and teammates, adds "representation and visibility are so important."
Taxes and the rich: America’s history of favoritism and crackdownsAre the rich taxed too lightly? The question isn’t new, but leaked tax records of billionaires may be swinging the pendulum again.
FocusEmployers have funds, workers need degrees. Why are dollars going unused?While U.S. employers often tout benefits that promise to subsidize a college education, most workers can’t tap them. More flexible options could help.
First LookUnearthing history: African American cemeteries remain at riskBlack cemeteries across the U.S. were often created on land associated with plantations or with questionable ownership. Today, activists and lawmakers are working to create a database to identify those cemeteries and fund education and preservation programs.
First LookSCOTUS backs student-athletes in NCAA compensation disputeThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the NCAA, determining that the current limits for student-athletes on education-related compensation violate existing anti-trust laws. The Court did not reject limits on salaries, however.
The ExplainerHow the Stonewall Uprising changed the course of LGBTQ activismThe Stonewall Inn is a symbol of resistance for the LGBTQ community today. Here’s a look at the meaning and myths behind the landmark.
FocusAs Kamala Harris’ portfolio grows, so does the scrutinyHer groundbreaking personal profile and leadership on top issues have put her in the spotlight. Supporters say a learning curve is inevitable.
The ExplainerCOVID origins: Why is the lab leak hypothesis getting a fresh look?After being characterized as a conspiracy theory, the possibility that COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan laboratory is getting renewed attention.
Supreme Court’s day of culture war surprisesThe Supreme Court may, like the U.S., be more partisan than ever. But Thursday offered two big cases that did not break along predictable ideological lines.
First LookStrict Trump-era rules for migrants fleeing violence reversedThe U.S. government ended Trump administration policies that made it harder for migrants to gain asylum based on domestic or gang violence. The move, lauded by immigration advocates, comes as high numbers of migrants arrive on the U.S. southern border.
First LookIn LGBTQ foster care case, Supreme Court backs religious rightsOn Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court voted unanimously to embrace religious rights over LGBTQ rights in favor of Catholic Social Services. The organization refuses to place children in foster care with same-sex couples.
First Look'An uprising': Youth activists bring digital rights to forefrontA new youth group known as Encode Justice seeks to stir an “uprising for technology and algorithmic justice,” according to founder Sneha Revanur. The group’s goals range from fighting racially biased algorithms to protecting privacy rights.
First LookSupreme Court blocks third challenge to Affordable Care ActThe Supreme Court dismissed the third case to oppose “Obamacare” since its enactment over a decade ago. The Biden administration estimates 31 million individuals are insured under the health care law known as the Affordable Care Act.
The ExplainerJuneteenth and the belated message of emancipationJuneteenth, recognized on June 19, celebrates the end of slavery across the Confederacy and is the first new federal holiday in nearly 40 years.
