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From an unlikely WWII-era friendship, plans for strengthening democracyAmid increased polarization and growing fears about the fragility of American democracy, national divisions can feel insurmountable. Here鈥檚 a serious effort to cultivate respect through the lessons of history and the example of a remarkable bipartisan power duo.
Can abortion be a question of religious liberty? These faiths say yes.Do abortion bans impose one theology鈥檚 view on when life begins? Rabbis and others are suing, saying new bans impinge on the free exercise of religion when it comes to protecting women.
First LookChild care funding: States boost aid as congressional effort stallsStates are trying a variety of strategies to help parents pay for child care and, in some cases, to boost pay for child care workers.
Attorney general鈥檚 dilemma: Whether to indict a former presidentThe decision whether to prosecute a former president comes fraught with risk. Not prosecuting could signal that a president is indeed above the law.聽But a case could feed distrust and establish a dangerous precedent.聽
Out of bounds? Why Ohio鈥檚 redistricting fight matters.Among states where redistricting reform efforts have gone awry, Ohio shows the limits of state courts to address a stalemate and how running out the clock can pay off.
First LookCooperation in Congress: Surprise deal promises $739 billion billSen. Joe Manchin and Democratic leaders in the Senate have finally found a compromise on major legislation.聽Senator Manchin announced on July 27 that he would back a聽$739 billion bill that could net Democrats a victory ahead of the midterms.
Men and abortion: Three couples share their storiesAlthough abortion is commonly framed as a women鈥檚 issue, the impact on men is significant, as these three couples鈥� shared perspectives and unified decision-making demonstrate.
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.聽
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.聽At a conservative rally in Florida, voters muse which Republican is best suited to take on President Joe Biden.聽
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.聽
Democrats鈥� 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鈥檚 a cynical 鈥� and risky 鈥� move.聽
As the world heats up, will climate action, too?Heat waves make global warming tangible. But do they change mindsets? It鈥檚 still hard for climate to rise to the top among political priorities.
They worked on Watergate. Here鈥檚 how they see the Jan. 6 hearings.T鈥媤o presidents. Two investigations. Two very different eras. We talked to people involved in the 1973 Watergate hearings about 鈥媡oday鈥檚 Congress and Jan. 6.
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.
FocusChris Murphy broke through the gridlock on guns. He鈥檚 not done.Colleagues credit the Connecticut senator with guiding a gun safety bill to passage 鈥� by聽listening, and not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good. Part 1 of 2.
In his own words: Senator Murphy on guns, democracy, and 2024Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut聽was instrumental in securing cooperation across the aisle on federal gun safety legislation. He shares why it worked and where he hopes to find agreement next. Part 2 of 2.
First LookA step toward healing: A Jan. 6 rioter offers an apology to policeAfter testifying before the Jan. 6 committee, Stephen Ayres, a pro-Trump rioter, apologized to D.C. police officers. Some officers reject his apology, others accept it with hope for personal and communal growth through forgiveness.
In Jan. 6 spotlight, Mike Pence navigates a tricky post-Trump pathCredited with averting a constitutional crisis on Jan. 6, the former vice president faces the ire of Trump allies.聽
The ExplainerAfter Roe, many questions: Where the legal fight moves nextIn some ways, overturning Roe was just the beginning of the legal battles over abortion access. Legal uncertainties include questions about interstate travel, pills through the mail, and how states will enforce bans.
First LookAre social media checks an answer to gun violence? NY says yes.Following a Supreme Court decision that overruled a key New York gun control law, N.Y. lawmakers have implemented a new strategy of social media transparency in hopes of avoiding gun violence. But the practice raises questions about free speech and privacy.
