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Focus‘Salaam. Shalom. Peace.’ How US interfaith groups work for peace in a time of war.At a time when many people default to demonizing those who believe differently than they do, U.S. interfaith groups are working to acknowledge shared humanity and ask, What can we learn from one another?
First LookMisinformation from Trump, far-right hampers Helene recovery effortsDonald Trump and others have spread claims suggesting officials are withholding assistance from Republican storm victims. And that's forcing public officials, including members of Mr. Trump's own party, to set the record straight.
Hurricanes and wildfires are closing schools. How can students get back on track?As the world faces more extreme weather, what should preparing for education in the aftermath of a natural disaster look like?
Apology but no cash payments: California reparations for slavery start incrementallyA $12 million legislative package of reparations for slavery’s effects is an incremental first step by California, and considered a national model.
The ExplainerWhat is Project 2025? Inside the wish list Trump disavows.Project 2025 is mentioned often on the campaign trail and is viewed negatively by a majority of U.S. voters. We help decode what’s in the conservative planning document.
The ExplainerBig development in Jan. 6 case against Trump. Why now?Is a judge unsealing the 165-page brief from special counsel Jack Smith a politically timed move? It comes in the final weeks of an election campaign, but the case itself has been going on for months.
So, who wants to be a college president? Anyone?As colleges and universities move toward institutional neutrality policies in the wake of the war in Gaza, a new title is heading many prestigious schools: acting president.
The ExplainerTransgender rights, ghost guns – and an election? The Supreme Court returns.Supreme Court justices are set to grapple with cases involving transgender rights, “ghost guns,” and fallout from the court’s decisions to weaken federal agencies. And then there’s the election.
Why Georgia’s new election rules have local officials worriedLocal election officials in Georgia are scrambling to avoid chaos after a hard-right state election board reset rules in ways that could lead to delays and distrust in the 2024 vote.
Vance shows polish, Walz hits him on Jan. 6 in notably civil VP debateJD Vance used the vice presidential debate to show an empathetic side. Tim Walz called out Mr. Vance for avoiding a question on the 2020 election outcome. Both showed a level of civility now rare in national politics.
Dock strike threatens economy before election and holidaysUnions have regained the clout to challenge employers. Now a strike by dockworkers over pay and automation is putting the economy – and Democrats – on edge before the election.
First LookGeorgia judge strikes down state’s abortion ban as unconstitutional. Will it last?The state’s abortion law, which took effect in 2022, was deemed in violation of Georgia’s constitution. Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his order “liberty in Georgia includes ... the power of a woman to control her own body.”
What the US can do to deter a wider war in the Middle EastThe U.S. is pursuing a strategy of deterrence and diplomacy in the Middle East, as conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates.
Jimmy Carter’s century: A spirit of community softens Georgia’s political riftsPlains is a politically divided town in the battleground state of Georgia. But the ethos of a peacemaker president is tangible on front porches here.
Entering a new Supreme Court term, John Roberts is as enigmatic as everAfter a term in which Chief Justice John Roberts wrote landmark opinions benefiting former President Donald Trump, some court watchers are reevaluating his institutionalist image.
First LookIn a race of razor thin margins, how the VP debate could make a differenceIn what may be the final direct clash between the two presidential campaigns, vice presidential candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance will meet on Oct. 1. Historically, the position has never been very influential, but this year the debate could tip the scales.
College students voted in big numbers in 2020. Are they ready to do it again?Students had a decisive impact in several battleground states in 2022. Trends from prior years show that their habits are changing over time.
- College students voted in big numbers in 2020. Are they ready to do it again?
Students had a decisive impact in several battleground states in 2022. Trends from prior years show that their habits are changing over time.
First Look‘Tariff Man’ Trump proposes even bigger tariffs on foreign goods. Will they deliver?Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has recently announced a flurry of new tariff proposals on imports from Mexico. Economists say tariffs are a mostly inefficient way to raise funds and increase jobs, and the burden often hits consumers.
‘We’re going to take care of you.’ Marine Corps museum offers veterans respite.A new respite room at the Marine Corps museum lets veterans grapple with wounds of war – a big step for a military branch known for bravado.
