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Police are begging lawmakers to stop relaxing gun laws. Charlotte shows why.A Charlotte shootout left four officers dead as a man used a gun to resist arrest. There is growing strain between police and politicians over gun laws.
Building takeovers push campus protests into volatile new phasePro-Palestinian protesters are occupying buildings at Columbia University and other U.S. campuses, escalating the stakes and risks for those involved.聽
These cities raised taxes 鈥撀爁or child care. How it鈥檚 changing parents鈥� lives.Local governments are stepping in to assist parents facing child care hurdles. How are these efforts, funded by voters, changing the landscape?聽
Harvey Weinstein鈥檚 rape conviction was overturned. What does that mean for #MeToo?While women's rights experts say the overturned conviction of Harvey Weinstein is dispiriting, they point to substantive #MeToo progress that is tough to undo.
CommentaryMillions of adults need help reading. Why the US needs to change course.As the U.S. considers how to improve reading instruction for young students, it shouldn't forget grown-ups, our commentator says. How could their hopes be better addressed?
First LookAmericans don鈥檛 trust self-driving semis. We鈥檙e about to share the road with them.Aurora Innovation plans to put driverless tractor-trailer trucks on Interstate 45 later this year. Autonomous trucks will be safer than human drivers, experts say, but the vehicles have drawn skepticism from safety advocates.聽
Beyond TikTok ban: How one state is grappling with teens and scrollingTeens and officials recognize social media can have both positive and harmful effects on mental health. New York state is seeking a middle ground on finding solutions.聽
FocusCompeting pressures of activism, order test US collegesAs calls for campus order and safety rise alongside voices of anti-Israel protest, colleges and their leaders are facing an extraordinary test. The pressures are coming from both inside and outside.
Trump hush money trial after Week 1: Fees, favors, and a tabloid publisherThe role of David Pecker in Donald Trump鈥檚 hush money trial has underscored how much Mr. Trump and tabloid publishing have had in common.- Trump hush money trial after Week 1: Fees, favors, and a tabloid publisherThe role of David Pecker in Donald Trump鈥檚 hush money trial has underscored how much Mr. Trump and tabloid publishing have had in common.
How a pioneering library pays forward its proud legacy (video)The revival of a cultural institution means so much more if the community it serves makes use of it. In this companion video to his reported story, the Monitor鈥檚 videographer takes us inside Western Library in Louisville, Kentucky, to show both its innovative drive and its public reception.
Trump may lose immunity case 鈥� but in a way that gives him a big winThe Supreme Court Thursday weighed former President Donald Trump鈥檚 claim that he has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts while he was in office.
To combat racism and antisemitism, John Eaves empowers college studentsA former Georgia politician, who is Black and Jewish, saw an opportunity to bring students from both those groups together. His approach offers a timely model for civil discourse on campus.聽聽
Sam Schultz: A heart for service on the US-Mexico borderAid worker Sam Schultz came out of retirement to organize volunteers, food, water, and shelter for migrants coming over the border.
First LookTikTok鈥檚 270-day countdown starts today. What could happen to the app?President Joe Biden signed a bill that would force TikTok鈥檚 Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest from the app or face a nationwide ban. But legal fights are expected, and the effects won鈥檛 immediately be apparent. Here鈥檚 what to know.
First LookRepublican lawmakers see success with campaign against college DEI programsConservatives are banning diversity, equity, and inclusion聽centers and initiatives at state universities 鈥� changing long-established norms in these schools鈥� programs.聽
A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild?As the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case Thursday on whether presidents have absolute immunity, trust in the high court remains near historic lows.
Less Rose Garden, more travel: Biden energizes his campaignPresident Biden has been more visible as of late, traveling to battleground states and emphasizing key issues like abortion. It signals a new, more vigorous phase in the campaign.
First LookAs graduation approaches, colleges struggle to balance free speech and safetyProtests over the Israel-Hamas war are shadowing聽U.S. colleges鈥� and universities鈥� preparations for graduation ceremonies. The institutions face the responsibility to keep students safe while still honoring their free speech rights.
First LookLibrarians, students, and lawmakers have a new strategy. Ban the book bans.Book bans often target discussions of gender and sexuality. A growing movement in state legislatures 鈥� with the help of librarians 鈥� is seeking to end book bans for good.
