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FocusParty of one: Why record numbers of Americans are going it aloneLaws, finances, even dinner parties are still stacked in favor of couples, but nearly half of U.S. adults are now single 鈥� a revolution in modern life.
First LookMississippi quilting display remembers victims of racial violenceQuilting has often been a powerful form of activism, especially for Black women in the U.S. The Stitch Their Names Memorial Project, on display at聽Jackson State University in Mississippi,聽continues that legacy by honoring the lives of those lost to racial violence.
Cover StoryFrom activism to electoral politics: Five Navajo women on the riseHow five Navajo women聽are making a mark聽on and off America鈥檚 largest reservation 鈥� on issues from energy policy to education.
Retire on campus? Colleges find community with intergenerational living.This senior living residence on a university campus may have found a way to tackle ageism: housing different generations in close proximity.
After defeat: Lessons learned coaching high school footballHow do you give your all in the face of certain defeat? This high school football coach found inspiration in his players, and comfort in routine.
Can neighborliness fight off pandemic polarization? Vermont says yes.Vermont鈥檚 long-standing culture of neighborliness may help explain why the state is weathering the pandemic pretty peacefully.聽
First LookPenobscots use film to retell history of Indigenous killingsIn a new film, 鈥淏ounty,鈥� members of the Penobscot Nation in Maine present the difficult history of government-endorsed scalping of Indigenous people. They say the movie is not meant to place blame but to tell an accurate story that guides the country forward.
First LookString of teen shootings near Denver drives efforts for reformA series of shootings involving teenagers is bringing renewed attention to a long-standing gun violence problem in Aurora, just outside Denver. Activists and officials point to gun accessibility and mental health issues worsened by the pandemic as key concerns.聽
First LookFamily loyalty over media ethics? Why CNN fired Chris CuomoCNN fired anchor Chris Cuomo on Saturday after new details emerged about how he assisted his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as he faced sexual harassment allegations.
First Look鈥楾aking back our culture鈥�: Ojibwe values spur animal welfareFor the Ojibwe people, animal welfare is a core value. On the Leech Lake Reservation in Minnesota, the community has banded together over the past year to make animal care more accessible, despite high levels of poverty.聽
鈥業鈥檓 thankful鈥�: A centenarian鈥檚 approach to lifeThis centenarian counts gratitude as a key contributor to her long, happy life, one that included growing up with Nat King Cole and Gwendolyn Brooks.聽
Cover StoryCooking for 15,000: How Fort Bragg pulls off ThanksgivingChef聽Princido Texidor鈥檚 career has focused on bringing sophistication to military mess hall 鈥渟lop.鈥� For 15,000 Thanksgiving guests, he goes all out.
NFL embraces betting. What message is it sending student-athletes?Legal sports betting has become accepted by many in the U.S. But the public also has ethical concerns 鈥� especially about effects on young people.
First LookNo 'great migration': Americans stayed put during pandemicEveryone knows the story: During COVID-19 lockdowns, hordes of Americans left dense urban centers for the countryside. The reality? While some did leave, mobility at large in the U.S. has been on a downward slide since 1985 鈥� and the pandemic hasn鈥檛 changed that.聽
Letter from Colorado: Searching for bighorn sheep, finding patienceAfter moving from New York City to the Mountain West, one Monitor reporter adjusts to a slower pace. Patience has its rewards 颅颅鈥� especially outdoors.
鈥業 had to stand up and say no鈥�: Pro-choice 海角大神s battle Texas lawFaith featured prominently when Texas passed its controversial abortion law this year. But for some people of faith, it has inspired a newfound interest in, and activism around, reproductive rights.
First LookSafer venues? Investigation of Travis Scott concert beginsEight people died in a crush of fans at a Houston music festival Friday hosted by Travis Scott. The investigation has begun into聽how to keep concert goers safe.聽
No refs, no games: Can people play nice?Referee shortages pose a challenge in youth sports, where declining civility is blamed for an exodus of officials. But some solutions are underway.
First Look鈥榃e deserve to be represented鈥�: Moms of color remake social mediaParenting resources and the marketing surrounding them have mostly targeted white audiences. Now, women of color are breaking into the industry, taking to blogs and social media to create parenting communities that fill the gap 鈥� and brands are taking notice.
First LookA Black teen defied segregation in '55. She wants a clean record.Before Rosa Parks there was Claudette Colvin. Ms. Colvin was 15 years old when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated Alabama bus and placed on probation. She never received a notice that her probation ended, and she wants her records expunged.
