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鈥榃e will come through it all.鈥� Sikhs find strength in community.In Indianapolis, the Sikh community is leaning on each other for strength and resilience after the shooting at a FedEx facility.
Cover StoryHow one Chinatown curbs anti-Asian violence and unites a cityMultiethnic teams of volunteers patrolling Chinatown in Oakland, California, are awaking and uniting the city.听
First LookFor Brooklyn Center mayor, challenge is to bridge dividesBrooklyn Center, Minnesota, was once seen as an urban beacon of racial unity and progress. That image hasn鈥檛 quite been shattered, but the shooting of Daunte Wright has laid bare the challenges facing Mike Elliot, the city鈥檚 first Black mayor.
First LookWhy more Americans want fair news that highlights hopeA new study shows that Americans want more from the news they read. Stories that highlight the good in society, including potential solutions to problems, that provide 鈥渁聽full and accurate picture of the world,鈥� says one expert.
Focus鈥楻eal journalism.鈥� Inside the battle to save local newspapers.The financial crisis facing local papers聽threatens a building block of democracy. Publishers are looking for ways to save reporting in news deserts.听
First LookHow work-from-home policies are driving up housing pricesFreed from the office, Americans are on the move, heating up the housing market. But聽the hurdles to homeownership remain highest for first-time buyers who don鈥檛 have profits from a prior home sale to compete in bidding wars.
'The Eyes of Texas': Does its origin in a racist era make it racist?鈥淭he Eyes of Texas鈥� is the soundtrack of pride for generations of University of Texas Longhorns. But its roots in a racist era raise questions.
First LookMillennials and Gen Z spur more companies to engage politicallyWhether it鈥檚 Georgia鈥檚 new voting law or labor abuses in China, a growing number of companies are now willing to speak out on politically controversial social issues 鈥� a move spurred by a growing market of young, socially engaged consumers.
The ExplainerWhat are land acknowledgments, and how do they help Indigenous peoples?Acknowledgment of a land鈥檚 native inhabitants can educate the public about history 鈥� and help reconcile Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Cover StoryBreaking grass ceilings: Why more women are coaching men鈥檚 teamsAs baseball marks opening day, more women are moving into coaching in men鈥檚 professional leagues. It could change the future of sports.听
First LookTo protect their own, Asian Americans form street patrolsIn the wake of attacks against people of Asian descent, community members across the U.S. are now patrolling neighborhoods and offering chaperone services to keep people safe.听
The ExplainerWho is hungry in America? The pandemic has changed the answer.By one estimate, food insecurity among Americans doubled during the coronavirus pandemic. The challenge has prompted a push for new solutions.
First LookTenants filed. The money is ready. But rent relief hasn't come.In New York and other states, money has been earmarked for rental relief to stop evictions. But funds aren't getting to where they need to go. 鈥淲hen you have $100 million to help and only 40% is spent, something is wrong,鈥� says one lawyer.听
How Colorado residents grapple with legacy of mass shootingsFor Colorado survivors of mass shootings, Monday鈥檚 attack 鈥� and the immediate choosing of sides in the gun control debate 鈥� were sadly familiar.
First LookAre white Americans ready to talk about race and privilege?The past year has heightened revelations and discussions about race and white privilege in the U.S. 鈥� yet many white Americans聽 remain reluctant to have those conversations, or struggle to talk about race-related issues.
鈥楾he status quo is not working鈥�: Mountain town reckons with homelessnessLike the nation, Rocky Mountain towns saw a surge in homelessness during the pandemic. Unable to ignore it, Alamosa, Colorado, is trying to respond.听
First LookBlack female coaches show 'representation matters' in basketballIt鈥檚 taken 41 years for two Black female head coaches to meet in a tournament championship of a Power Five league. In women鈥檚 college basketball, many student-athletes are nonwhite, but diversity in coaching is still a long shot.
In one man鈥檚 quiet fight, a window on eviction鈥檚 tollLow-income renters with disabilities get supplemental assistance 鈥� but it鈥檚 not enough. Our video examines聽this affordable housing crisis.
First LookWhy Miami Beach spring break curfew could extend into AprilMiami Beach officials on Sunday extended a nightly curfew that forced restaurants to stop outdoor seating and encouraged businesses to shut down.
First LookCan bars be dry? New wave of booze-free venues creates a buzz.A new style of bar is catching on around the world, serving drinks like craft cocktails, but without the alcohol. While dry bars first appeared during the temperance movement in the 19th century, this newer trend is fueled by a growing interest in health and wellness.
