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Congress acts on guns, with military vets among the vocal backersMilitary veterans in some ways trend conservative. Yet they share wider public concerns about gun safety – and can wield influence in policy debates.
A history of American thought on abortion: It’s not what you thinkWith Roe and Casey overturned on Friday, legal scholar Geoffrey R. Stone, author of “Sex and the Constitution,” talks abortion history’s evolution in American thought.
First LookIn Seattle, Amazon now funds affordable housingTech giants are trying to restore their image by investing in communities. The latest initiative comes from Amazon, as the firm just announced major funding for affordable housing in Seattle.
First LookTitle IX: Biden proposes sweeping new protections for college studentsThe federal government plans to expand the rights of campus sexual assault victims and LGBTQ students at colleges across the country under Title IX. Although welcomed by survivors and LGBTQ advocates, the new rules are controversial among conservatives.
First LookRoe v. Wade: U.S. Supreme Court ends constitutional right to abortionThe Supreme Court ruled that abortion is not protected by the U.S. Constitution, opening the door for states to ban the practice. The court’s vote to overturn Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which came in a 6-3 decision, ends 50 years of abortion as a constitutional right. Former President Donald Trump’s three appointees joined the majority.
- First LookRoe v. Wade: U.S. Supreme Court ends constitutional right to abortion
The Supreme Court ruled that abortion is not protected by the U.S. Constitution, opening the door for states to ban the practice. The court’s vote to overturn Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which came in a 6-3 decision, ends 50 years of abortion as a constitutional right. Former President Donald Trump’s three appointees joined the majority.
Gun rights: Supreme Court brings Second Amendment to the streetsThe Supreme Court’s ruling Thursday underscores just how dramatically Second Amendment jurisprudence has shifted in recent decades.
FocusCitizen building: What’s the best way to help students soar in a democracy?Are we better off as a nation investing in a system where talented students can soar, or one in which everyone is educated equally? Can’t we have both? Part 3 in a series.
First Look‘No more mines in the U.S. military,’ White House saysPresident Biden restricted the use of anti-personnel military land mines in the U.S. Army, in an effort to comply with international treaties. The only exception is the Korean peninsula. The U.S. will provide mines to South Korea in the event of a North Korean attack.
First LookU.S. Supreme Court rules against New York gun restrictionsIn a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down New York gun law against concealed carry. The decision is likely to lead to more concealed carry weapons on the streets of major U.S. cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston.
Can you be feminist and ‘pro-life’? The women who say yes.The founder of New Wave Feminists describes herself as a “pro-life” feminist. She’s also ready to cooperate with those who see things differently, as long as their collaboration promotes dignity.
Beyond abortion rights: Reproductive justice takes a broader viewRejecting a rigid “pro-choice” or “pro-life” binary, proponents of reproductive justice urge a more expansive view on supporting women and families.
Monitor BreakfastThe party of work? Sen. Rick Scott on GOP plans to retake Senate.Sen. Rick Scott, chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, responds at a Monitor Breakfast on big issues in this midterm election year.
What gun deal means for US, and WashingtonFor more than 25 years, Congress has faced gridlock on guns, even after school shootings. Here’s why this time may be different.
First LookHard lessons from Uvalde: Will they inform future police response?As scrutiny of law enforcement’s handling of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, ramps up, officials in the state are trying to understand what may have gone wrong and how police can act more effectively in the future.
Divided Senate finds agreement on bipartisan gun violence billThe U.S. Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement on a gun violence bill. It promises to toughen background checks for young gun buyers, increase school safety funding and mental health programs, and bar gun ownership for people convicted of domestic abuse.
First LookSupreme Court ruling: Maine’s religious schools can get public moneyIn a Tuesday ruling, Supreme Court justices voted to expand public funding for religious entities. The decision overturned a lower court ruling that previously dismissed claims of religious discrimination.
First LookAfter record floods, Yellowstone National Park to reopen soonYellowstone will partially reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, more than a week after more than 10,000 visitors were forced to leave the park by flooding that knocked out roads.
Title IX at 50: Examining the racial gap among female college athletesParticipation by women in college sports has increased by more than 600% since the passage of Title IX. Yet a racial gap remains among the athletes.
Cover StoryTitle IX at 50: How 37 words changed the world for womenA 37-word law passed 50 years ago has dramatically expanded the rights of women on America’s athletic fields – and beyond.
