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First LookCaptions gain momentum beyond TV screens to live theater and moreOn social media platforms, but also in Zoom meetings and movie theaters, captions and subtitles are spreading. People with hearing loss welcome the move and hope that the initiative, started during the pandemic, continues.
First LookSunday after Roe v. Wade: The response from American pulpitsThe U.S. Supreme Court鈥檚 seismic decision rescinding the federal right to an abortion brought praise and defiance in U.S. houses of worship Sunday.听
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聽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.
Can you be feminist and 鈥榩ro-life鈥�? The women who say yes.The founder of New Wave Feminists describes herself as a 鈥減ro-life鈥� feminist. She鈥檚 also ready to cooperate with聽those who see things differently, as long as their collaboration promotes dignity.
Beyond abortion rights: Reproductive justice takes a broader viewRejecting a rigid 鈥減ro-choice鈥� or 鈥減ro-life鈥� binary, proponents of reproductive justice urge a more expansive view on supporting women and families.
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.听
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聽50 years ago has dramatically expanded the rights of women on America鈥檚 athletic fields 鈥� and beyond.
First LookAgree to disagree: Summer family gatherings serve up humble pieThis summer, families are thinking about more than just picnics. Issues like gun control, the fight for reproductive rights, and the Jan. 6 insurrection hearings are leaving families聽worn out and divided but humility may be the secret sauce reunions need.听
First LookCall to action: More men step up as reproductive rights advocatesAs debate around overturning Roe v. Wade reaches a fever pitch in the U.S., a majority of American men say they support some level of access to abortion. Now is the time for them to speak up, advocates say.
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.听
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鈥檚 not as easy as it looks.
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.听
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.听
Sweeping report sets stage for slavery reparations in CaliforniaCalifornia has released a ground-breaking report that details systemic discrimination against Black Americans through government laws and policies. It also lays the groundwork for an official apology and potential financial restitution.听聽
Who can be my neighbor? How a 鈥榣ens of care鈥� can transform US cities.How do you interrupt the social and historical patterns leading to segregated neighborhoods and 鈥渙pportunity hoarding鈥�? One answer is an 鈥渆thic of love.鈥�
Who鈥檚 responsible for preventing school shootings? 鈥榃e鈥檙e all on duty.鈥�Expert Peter Langman is convinced that preventing school shootings is possible 鈥� and that we all have a part to play.听
First LookReady for summer travel? Prepare to spend more than your budget.As more people plan to escape to white sand beaches or delayed destinations for the summer, the price of travel is skyrocketing. The increased cost of jet fuel is partly to blame, but it鈥檚 not just flights that will be more expensive. It鈥檚 hotels and rental cars, too.听
First Look鈥楩rom your ancestors鈥�: Students don tribal regalia at graduationIn March, Utah joined an increasing number of states protecting Native American students鈥� right to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies. It鈥檚 a meaningful sign of progress for those students who now get to honor their culture as they receive their diplomas.听
