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Montgomery brawl speaks to state of civility in AmericaA brawl in Montgomery, Alabama, this month had clear racial elements. Yet it also said something important about rising incivility in the U.S.聽
How Fort Moore lost its Confederate name 鈥� without controversyFort Moore in Georgia may hold lessons on how to rename military bases once called after Confederate generals.聽
For US, new challenge from China has unexpected sourceU.S. officials worry that head winds at home could drive China to be doubly keen to project strength abroad, and to see a U.S.-China thaw as a sign of weakness.
Why Georgia indictment could pose unique peril for TrumpThe sweeping racketeering case against Donald Trump and 18 associates underscores the central role of states in running elections 鈥� and places Georgia at the center of an alleged national conspiracy.
Young people took on fossil fuels and won. What鈥檚 next?The first climate case tried in the U.S. brought a landmark win for its young plaintiffs. Will this provide a model for other states that enshrine protecting the environment in their constitutions?
First LookTrump, 18 allies indicted in Georgia over 2020 election meddlingDonald Trump and 18 allies have been indicted in Georgia over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. The criminal case announced Monday is the fourth brought against the ex-president.聽
From ashes of fire, Maui鈥檚 鈥榦hana spirit risesThe deadliest U.S. wildfire in at least a century has shocked the island of Maui. The road to recovery may be long, but grief has also brought generosity.
From the MagazineRise of the microschool: Small, student-centered learning spaces take offThe intimacy and sense of community associated with one-room schoolhouses聽are making聽a comeback in today鈥檚 microschools.
First LookKansas police鈥檚 raid of newspaper called 鈥榓larming abuse of authority鈥�The police raided The Marion County Record鈥檚 office on Friday, seizing computers, phones, file server, and staff personal cellphones, in what an ACLU director called 鈥渙ne of the most aggressive police raids of a news organization or entity in quite some time.鈥�
Cards, gifts, a 鈥榯unnel of love鈥�: Uvalde library offers healingAfter the mass shooting last year in Uvalde, Texas, an archival project at the public library is helping the town to process and heal.
First LookHunter Biden probe ramps up as DOJ appoints special counselAttorney General Merrick Garland has named David Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware, as special counsel in the Justice Department鈥檚 investigation into Hunter Biden. Mr. Garland聽said Mr. Weiss will have 鈥渁ll the resources he requests鈥� to probe the matter.
They like the nightlife: 鈥楴ight mayors鈥� revive cities after duskSince the pandemic devastated downtowns, night mayors have relied on the power of persuasion to help cities regrow their nightlife in ways that respect all parties.
First LookViolent threats: Utah man killed by FBI after targeting Biden onlineFBI agents shot and killed a Utah man accused of making violent threats against President Joe Biden. The incident, which happened hours before Mr. Biden arrived in the state, is under review by the FBI.聽
First LookDeadly wildfires on Maui incinerate important historical siteThousands of Hawaii residents raced to escape homes on Maui as blazes swept across the island, destroying parts of a centuries-old town and killing at least 36 people in one of the deadliest U.S. wildfires in recent years.聽
Trump indictments: How to tell if they鈥檙e 鈥榩olitical鈥�Overdue accountability or politicized attacks? The Trump indictments divide the electorate, but some see ways to sift the difficult questions at play.
First LookPublic safety: SCOTUS upholds Biden regulation for 鈥榞host guns鈥�In a rare win for gun reform advocates, the Supreme Court reinstated a Biden administration rule to rein in the proliferation of firearms without serial numbers. The number of ghost guns reported at crime scenes has increased tenfold in five years.
First LookVoters reject effort to change Ohio constitution over abortionBy a substantial margin, Ohio voters rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have increased the threshold to change the state鈥檚 constitution. If the measure had passed, it would be聽harder to pass abortion-rights protections.聽
First LookOver 20,000 need shelter: Mass. gov seeks solutions to migrant crisisMassachusetts governor Maura Healey has declared a state of emergency due to a migrant surge and rising housing costs, with over 20,000 people in shelters 鈥� an 80% rise from last year. The state is seeking expedited work authorizations and housing aid.
鈥楽o much need鈥�: How one group is helping teachers with mental healthWhat鈥檚 the best way to show support and respect for educators? For one group in Colorado, the answer is to provide free mental health care that empowers teachers.聽
First LookFrom expelled to reelected: Voters show support for 鈥楾ennessee Three鈥�Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, two of the 鈥淭ennessee Three鈥澛爐hat were expelled for involvement in a gun control protest on the House floor, reclaimed their legislative seats on Aug. 3.聽The outcome may influence upcoming elections.聽
