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When protests – and threats – come to officials’ front doorstepThe stakes in politics can seem higher than ever. One result is protests growing increasingly personal, with rising risks of political violence.
FocusVoices of 'Turtle Island': How Indigenous peoples see their North AmericaAmericans and Canadians have ignored and harmed Indigenous North America for centuries. But Native communities are working to take restore their visions of the future.
From sharing circles to house churches, young people are transforming worshipIn their search for faith communities that prioritize connection and self-discovery over conformity to tradition, young people are transforming sacred spaces and redefining worship.
First LookWant to live off the grid? Prepare to roll up your sleeves.A global pandemic, rapid climate change, and economic instability are leading more people to live off the grid and be self-sufficient. While online content glamorizes the lifestyle, experienced homesteaders warn it’s not as easy as it looks.
First LookJustice Department to review police handling of Uvalde shootingAfter the Uvalde, Texas, shooting the community and nation want answers. In response, the U.S. Justice Department is launching a review of Uvalde’s law enforcement protocols and the city’s mayor has promised full cooperation.
CommentarySummit of the Americas: Our reporter’s search for something to hope forThe Summit of the Americas went from a hopeful high point in Miami to a U.S. president-less event in Lima years later. Doubts about U.S. priorities linger, but the Biden administration is sending its A team to Los Angeles.
First LookSimone Biles and other Olympians sue FBI for $1B over Nassar caseSimone Biles and dozens of other gymnasts are suing the FBI for $1 billion regarding mishandling of the 2016 Larry Nassar sexual assault case. The 90 claimants say the FBI failed to act in a timely manner, allowing Mr. Nassar to continue his abuse.
FocusPublic education, democracy, and the future of AmericaDo Americans agree anymore that public education is fundamental to democracy? Part 1 in a series.
Liz Cheney’s last stand: Why she is staking her career on Jan. 6As the Jan. 6 committee begins revealing to the public what it has learned so far, Liz Cheney will be front and center this week, both documenting – and etching her place in – history.
Summit of the Americas: Biden’s leadership challenged in own backyardThe Summit of the Americas is proving rough terrain for President Biden’s global leadership. His ability to inspire trust is compromised by principles he has articulated for his presidency.
First LookAre more police in schools the answer? Why some students say no.In response to recent mass shootings, many across the nation call for increased security and police presence in schools. Students of color, however, voice concern that police presence puts them in more danger, rather than less.
Criminal justice reform on trial in San Francisco recall voteSan Francisco’s district attorney faces a recall election Tuesday, after acting on promised criminal justice reforms. He’s part of a wave of embattled progressive prosecutors across the country.
FocusHas the gun become a sacred object in America?The guns debate in America has taken on an almost religious tone – that of a battle between good and evil that goes well beyond good or bad policy.
First LookJuvenile justice: advocates argue for community based rehabilitationFewer children than ever before are being tried as adults in the U.S. court system. Advocates say this is a step toward rehabilitative justice, while others worry this leniency will allow violent criminals to commit more offenses.
First LookCampaign fundraising: cryptocurrencies gain momentumDigital currency donations have become a major part of campaign fundraising all across the U.S. this year. Despite discrepancies in state and federal legislations, many candidates see cryptocurrencies as a not-to-be-missed opportunity to foster wider engagement.
Cover StoryMissing Indigenous women: Activists spur a reckoningGrassroots groups are tackling a long-overlooked issue on tribal lands – the killing or disappearance of Indigenous women.
First LookStates debate gun legislation: Are age restrictions a slippery slope?A spike in mass shootings has sparked gun legislation debates across the United States. Only six states currently require a person to be at least 21 years old to buy rifles and shotguns.
First LookBiden plans Saudi trip as gas prices hit record highsPresident Joe Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks and is expected to meet with the kingdom’s once-shunned crown prince. The visit to the world’s top oil exporter comes amid skyrocketing energy costs around the globe.
New voices in poetry: Thank lockdowns and social mediaSocial media poetry is inviting new voices to connect with new audiences, giving the art form new life.
First LookProtecting Our Kids Act: House advances gun control billThe House is pushing gun legislation in response to mass shootings by 18-year-olds in Texas and New York. The bill would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill due to Republican opposition.
