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Difference Maker‘A breath of fresh air’: How one group offers Black men a path to healingStigma and lack of affordability around mental health in vulnerable communities can hinder progress. A Philadelphia-area nonprofit seeks to help one segment of the population heal.
First LookShould a power company pay for wildfire damage? Oregon jury says yes.A jury in Oregon found an electric company responsible for the devastating fires during Labor Day weekend in 2020 and ordered it to pay tens of millions of dollars to homeowners. Plaintiffs alleged PacifiCorp failed to shut off power during a windstorm.
First LookHistoric shift: Pride 2023 to spotlight trans rightsIn response to a year of anti-trans legislation, trans people will be front and center this year at Pride celebrations. The focus on anti-trans violence and laws against gender-affirming care moves beyond the month’s typical emphasis on gay rights.
As Trump legal woes worsen, 2024 rivals toe a delicate lineFormer President Donald Trump’s claim that the justice system has been “weaponized” is making it hard for rivals to capitalize on his indictment.
Do children have a right to a healthy climate? Montana case is a test.A lawsuit in Montana marks the first time that young people in the U.S. have gotten a chance in court to demand the right to a stable climate – part of a larger global effort by children to demand government action.
First LookTrump's response to felony charges: Rally allies and stoke protestsWith numerous felony charges on the docket for Donald Trump’s federal court appearance, the former president and his allies are trying to undermine the case. They have compared it to Hillary Clinton’s dropped email investigation and called for protests.
First LookCitizenship fast track: US military entices immigrants to sign upTo counter recruiting shortfalls, the United States military is enlisting immigrants by offering them a fast track to American citizenship. An important part of the effort is using recruiters with similar backgrounds to those of potential recruits.
Trump indictment: As legal peril grows, so does political divideAs Donald Trump faces new legal jeopardy, his charges of a corrupt Department of Justice are heightening the nation’s political rifts.
What is behind a huge drop in the murder rate this year?The murder rate in big U.S. cities spiked in recent years. This year has so far seen a big decline. A change in policing could be contributing.
First Look'Healing our communities': New York moves reparations forwardNew York lawmakers passed a bill to establish a reparations commission to address the lasting effects of slavery. State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages emphasizes the importance of healing communities. The bill now awaits consideration by the governor.
First LookEnd of the line for California transit riders? Funding gets slashed.Californians have always loved their cars but now the state’s public transit system has lost $2 billion in government funding. A decline in ridership during the pandemic is partly to blame, but advocates say scaling back will weaken the system even more.
FocusOne is the loneliest number: What will help people connect again?How do Americans rediscover their spirit of community and connection after a pandemic that left behind an epidemic of loneliness?
First LookTrump indicted: In historic first, ex-president faces federal chargesIndicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida home, Donald Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to face federal criminal charges. The development is expected to bear weighty legal and political consequences.
In major win for voting rights, Supreme Court sides with Black AlabamiansIn one of the biggest rulings of this term so far, the Supreme Court upheld a key section of the Voting Rights Act. The case has important implications for both 2024 elections and democracy overall.
First LookSupreme Court sides with Black voters in Alabama redistricting caseIn a 5-4 ruling the Supreme Court justices affirmed a lower-court decision that Alabama’s redistricting to concentrate Black voters in a single district violated the Voting Rights Act. In a surprise move, two conservatives sided with the court’s liberals.
First LookPat Robertson moved seamlessly between religion and politicsPat Robertson, who died Thursday, launched the far-reaching Christian Broadcasting Network, ran for president as a Republican in 1988, and founded the Christian Coalition, which cemented the Republican Party’s enduring alliance with evangelical voters.
First LookHalted House: McCarthy welcomes fallout challenge from Biden dealSince Tuesday, conservative Republicans have arrested the House’s operations, refusing to support routine procedural votes. The move signals discontent from the far right over the debt-ceiling deal negotiated by Speaker Kevin McCarthy with President Joe Biden.
First LookStudent loans? US approves $42B to forgive debt for public workers.The United States rolls out a loan forgiveness program to encourage public service. Open to teachers, librarians, nurses, and others, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program cancels a borrower’s remaining student debt after 10 years of public interest.
In Pictures: At Odd Pet Vet, quirky critters find love and careLove comes in many shapes and sizes. At Odd Pet Vet, veterinarians embrace quirky critters – and the people who adore them.
More GOP candidates enter the fray. Will it help Trump?Will 2024 play out like 2016 all over again? A crowded Republican field may work to the benefit of former President Donald Trump – but his rivals may also have learned some lessons.
