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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.
How Woody Williams embodied bravery, on and off the battlefieldCourage is a quality that gets praised, but all too often overlooked, say veterans and military historians. Medal of Honor recipient Hershel 鈥淲oody鈥� Wiliams will be remembered as 鈥渁 person who used every ounce of his being to serve others,鈥� his grandson said.
First LookMichael Cox: Boston's new top cop is a police brutality survivorBoston Mayor Michelle Wu has appointed veteran police officer Michael Cox as Boston鈥檚 new police commissioner. Mr. Cox, a survivor of police brutality, offers hope in a turbulent time of nationwide tension about police violence.
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 LookDetroit limits cash bail, aiming to relieve racial inequalityDetroit is limiting courts鈥� use of cash bail, a move meant to lessen racial inequality in the U.S. city with the highest proportion of African Americans. The reforms will not ban bail, but will limit when courts can ask for it, protecting due process for those who cannot afford it.
FocusSupreme Court turns to history: How does past speak to the present?As the U.S. moves forward, its highest court is looking to the past. But putting a premium on history and tradition leaves open several questions: 鈥淲hat do we mean by history and tradition? Whose history? Whose tradition?鈥澛�
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.
First LookHonoring the mahu: Hawaii celebrates its Indigenous healersHawaii鈥檚 mahu healers were known to express both male and female traits but were suppressed by 海角大神 missionaries in the 1800s. A Hawaiian museum is honoring their legacy with an exhibit that highlights the long history of gender fluidity in Indigenous cultures.
First LookFeds sue Arizona for 鈥榯extbook violation鈥� of voting actArizona has passed a new law meant to prevent noncitizens from voting. But the Department of Justice is suing, saying the legislation clearly violates national election and civil rights laws by making voting harder for anyone registered via a federal form.
Global response to soaring food prices: Generosity is just a startTo address global food insecurity made worse by the Ukraine war, world leaders are looking beyond mere aid, focusing on increased food production and improved supply chains.
First LookAmericans search for national pride amid troubling eventsThe Fourth of July offered no day off from the economic, social, and political problems worrying Americans, as a shooting in Chicago marred the 246th anniversary of America鈥檚 independence. Nonetheless, people across the country seemed determined to overcome the country鈥檚 challenges.
First LookTexas clinics halt abortions after state Supreme Court rulingClinics are shutting down abortion services in Texas after the state鈥檚 high court blocked an order that briefly allowed the procedure to resume in some cases.
FocusEducation owes a lot to parents. But where do their rights begin and end?What lessons does history offer about how much parents can and should shape education in a democracy?聽Part 4 in a series.- How the end of Roe could be pivotal in the midtermsThe fight over abortion rights is, for now, truly state by state, with abortion access in many battleground states on the line.
First LookJuly 4 bust: Fireworks fizzle out again in drought-stricken WestConcerns over wildfires, supply chains, and staffing problems are creating a perfect storm to dampen skies over Western U.S. cities for the third consecutive Independence Day. Some cities are switching to laser shows or canceling celebrations altogether.聽
First LookNorth Carolina appeal could reshape state power over electionsThe Supreme Court will hear a case that聽could hand more power to state legislatures and block state courts from reviewing challenges to election procedures and results. The case,聽brought forward by North Carolina Republicans, could shift the way elections are conducted.
After Supreme Court ruling, can EPA still tackle climate change?A Supreme Court ruling limits Environmental Protection Agency leeway to regulate greenhouse gases, at a time when Congress hasn鈥檛 been acting on the issue.
First LookSupreme Court votes to remove Trump immigration policySupreme Court overturns former President Donald Trump鈥檚 鈥渞emain in Mexico鈥� immigration policy. Joining the majority opinion was聽 Brett Kavanaugh, appointed by Mr. Trump, as well as liberal justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan.
