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FocusYoung, impatient, and intersectional: Gen Z activists tackle abortionTeenage activists see the older generation as failing to meet the moment when it comes to reproductive rights. So they’re fighting in their own way.
First LookBoon to borrowers: Biden announces student loan debt forgiveness planPresident Joe Biden announced his administration would cancel $10,000 of student debt for millions of Americans. The controversial plan represents a huge potential boost to borrowers’ prosperity and dignity.
FocusMore cash, fewer requirements: States scramble for teachersAt the heart of the struggle to retain and attract teachers is restoring a sense of dignity to the profession. Beneath political finger-pointing, that goal is shared by a wide swath of Americans.
‘I put the students first’: A public school librarian on book bansAs some parents push book bans, scrutiny extends to school staff. Yet school librarians like Martha Hickson defend their responsibility to students.
The ExplainerHow blue – and red – cities are resisting state abortion lawsAs decisions about the right to abortion return to states, cities are testing their limited leverage against abortion laws.
The ExplainerNew California law: Let teens sleep in on school daysCalifornia has taken a step to help teenagers get more of the sleep they need by mandating school start times, effective immediately.
Biden signs a historic climate bill. So what will it actually do?The Inflation Reduction Act will allocate billions to combat climate change, lower prescription drug costs, and cut the deficit. Some say it will not impact inflation.
Did overturning Roe hand Democrats a lifeline? The view from Virginia.Pundits originally predicted that overturning Roe wouldn’t have much impact on November’s elections. But the summer is suggesting otherwise.
First LookSalman Rushdie stabbing suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murderDistrict Attorney Jason Schmidt called the attack "preplanned" and alluded to the 1989 fatwa against Mr. Rushdie's life while arguing against bail.
Mar-a-Lago warrant unsealed. What we know and what’s next.After requests from the U.S. attorney general and President Donald Trump’s lawyers, the warrant for searching Mar-a-Lago was unsealed. The intense public interest speaks directly to the proper functioning of American democracy, which relies on truth and the rule of law.
First LookSalman Rushdie, long a target of death threats, attacked in NYSalman Rushdie, whose writing has drawn anger in parts of the Islamic world and whose life has been subject to an Iranian bounty for 33 years, was attacked as he prepared to give a lecture at an event in western New York on Friday.
First LookEveryone wants Mar-a-Lago warrant public, ASAPFormer President Donald Trump is echoing the Department of Justice’s call for the public release of the warrant the FBI used to search his Mar-a-Lago estate. The search enraged conservatives, prompting demands for transparency around it.
Pandemic learning recovery? Yes, and no.There are signs that public school students have overcome aspects of their pandemic learning loss, but there’s still plenty of progress to be made. For both students and teachers, perseverance will be key to further growth.
Cover StoryOn a Montana mountaintop, this lookout watches for fire – and hopeAs climate change engulfs the American West, a veteran Montana fire lookout finds hope in the vast wilderness area she stewards.
Midterm matchup: When it comes to fundraising, so far Democrats leadThe president’s party often has a tough time in midterm elections, and Democrats face many challenges this fall. However, small-dollar donations offer a more nuanced picture.
FocusUS is trying to stop mass shootings. How about other gun crimes?For the first time in 30 years, Congress passed bipartisan gun legislation after the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Will it help with the day-to-day violence that causes far more gun deaths?
First LookTrump pleads the Fifth as probe into his business intensifiesDonald Trump says he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and wouldn’t answer questions under oath in the long-running New York civil investigation into his business dealings. Mr. Trump’s children, Donald Jr. and Ivanka, have also testified in recent days.
‘They welcome us’: Diverse running clubs attract more to sportRunning clubs in Boston neighborhoods aim to recruit Black members and promote camaraderie – and freedom.
First LookSerena Williams, platinum legacy in hand, plans her move off courtSerena Williams, who has announced her intentions to retire, has won the most major singles championships – male or female – in the professional era of tennis. Her astounding longevity and impact in sports, fashion, pop culture, and business are unmatched.
What the Mar-a-Lago search portends for the US, and a presidentThe FBI took an unprecedented step of searching a former president’s residence. To Trump supporters, it smacked of political retribution. To opponents, the search shows that no one is above the law.
