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Men and abortion: Three couples share their storiesAlthough abortion is commonly framed as a women’s issue, the impact on men is significant, as these three couples’ shared perspectives and unified decision-making demonstrate.
- Men and abortion: Three couples share their stories
Although abortion is commonly framed as a women’s issue, the impact on men is significant, as these three couples’ shared perspectives and unified decision-making demonstrate.
FocusUvalde aftermath: In this policing era, what does leadership look like?The operational inertia during the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting is emblematic of a larger struggle in policing to internalize not just the nature of courage, but what defines a leader.
First Look‘No Mail, Low Morale:’ 102-year-old from Black army unit honoredRomay Davis, a WWII veteran, is being honored this month for her role in the all-female, all-Black 6888th Central Postal Battalion. More than 800 African American women served in this unit whose goal was to make sure letters arrived as quickly as possible.
First LookWith 2024 looming, Americans seek fresh voices in politicsPresident Joe Biden's domestic agenda is stalling, Donald Trump says there was election fraud, and Americans are deeply divided along political lines. But voters do agree on the need for change.
First LookAnother heat wave is cresting in the Northwest. This time, it’s ready.A little over a year after a catastrophic heat wave in the Pacific Northwest, the region is facing extreme heat again. This time, it’s better prepared and officials are making long-term plans for keeping locals safe.
First LookTrump vs. DeSantis: Young conservatives weigh 2024 choicesAs Donald Trump appears closer to announcing a third presidential campaign, conservative voters are already considering their options. At a conservative rally in Florida, voters muse which Republican is best suited to take on President Joe Biden.
First LookFor Philly’s Chinatown, 76ers new arena could alter its identityThe Philadelphia 76ers are proposing to build a new basketball arena one block from the city’s Chinatown gates. Many residents and business owners are stepping up to protect their community and neighborhood’s unique culture.
Jan. 6 summer hearings wrap up: What did we learn?After eight hearings, the basic outline of what took place in the run-up to and on Jan. 6 remains the same. But new details could serve to sharpen a case against the former president.
First LookSentence for ex-officer involved in George Floyd’s death: 2.5 yearsFormer Minneapolis police Officer Thomas Lane has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison for his role in George Floyd’s death. Mr. Floyd’s family says that’s not long enough. The defense argued that Mr. Lane was the least culpable of the officers involved.
Democrats’ risky strategy: Elevate GOP election deniersHelping a preferred opponent win their primary can be a recipe for victory in the general election. But at a time when experts say democracy is under threat, it’s a cynical – and risky – move.
As the world heats up, will climate action, too?Heat waves make global warming tangible. But do they change mindsets? It’s still hard for climate to rise to the top among political priorities.
Where more women cops walk the beatDuring a recruiting crisis in police departments across the U.S., women are being welcomed as officers. That shift toward equality is opening new professional opportunities and improving policing.
It was one of South’s earliest free Black towns. Now it fights a highway.Faced with a turnpike expansion that could upend their lives, the rural, Black community of Royal, Florida, is speaking up, determined to keep the town and its history intact.
They worked on Watergate. Here’s how they see the Jan. 6 hearings.Two presidents. Two investigations. Two very different eras. We talked to people involved in the 1973 Watergate hearings about today’s Congress and Jan. 6.
Golf goals: Making room for athletes with disabilitiesOpportunities for golfers with disabilities are expanding – including the debut of the U.S. Adaptive Open on July 18 – thanks to perseverance by the athletes and their allies.
Proxy war or not, US and NATO allies get creative in aid for UkraineCall it a “proxy war” or not, the U.S. and NATO allies are using ingenuity to affect the outcome while keeping war at arm’s length.
Beset by challenges, can Biden turn things around?Joe Biden won because he was seen as a unifier. Now some Democrats want a different kind of leader. But other presidents have had rough starts and recovered.
First LookAs rents rise, some schools provide teachers with affordable housingPublic schools are getting into real estate. A few schools are building affordable housing specifically for their staff in an effort to retain teachers amid rising rents. Now, districts around the country are pondering similar steps.
First LookLocal reporting brings light to a disputed abortion caseControversy and doubt over a story of a young girl’s sexual assault shows how polarized conversations around abortion have become. It also highlights the challenging ethical role journalists play when covering national debates.
