Portland became famous for a failed drug decriminalization measure. But the two sides found themselves doing something they rarely did: talking. Out of that, a promising program was born. Part 1 of a series.
As President Joe Biden tries to shore up Black support, a decline in church attendance may deprive the party of an unofficial organizational arm.
The music of organ-grinders is a 鈥渃lassic sound鈥� of Mexico City. Despite these deep roots, today the tradition is at risk.
When the culture wars erupted in two small towns in the Pacific Northwest, citizens formed an alliance to work on common ground in their community.
As record numbers of migrants vie to enter the U.S., others have found the opportunity they seek lies south of the border.
The wood pellet industry has surged under a clean energy label. Critics say the industry puts the environment and marginalized communities at risk.
Portugal is gaining popularity with U.S. citizens looking to move abroad. Reasons include the expected, like weather and the cost of living, as well as ones that hint at people鈥檚 deeper needs when trying to build a good life.
The first major offshore wind farms in U.S. waters have begun to generate power. It鈥檚 providing a sign of hope at a time of uncertainty for the industry.
Digging into small agriculture, a new generation of young people returns to the land to a more sustainable lifestyle in response to climate change.
The pandemic brought more attention to the challenges of working parents. In Maine, a new model for expanding day care options is offering one solution to America鈥檚 child care need.
A partnership between conservationists and oyster farmers is expanding after a promising start.
It鈥檚 one thing to drive from Ontario to Rhode Island. It鈥檚 another to cycle, stopping along the way to reflect on decades of history.
Excitement is a big draw for wildland firefighters, but a commitment to each other 鈥� and, in some cases, to their families 鈥� keeps them battling fires.
Smokejumpers fight fires in remote areas that are only accessible by air. The typical smokejumper is a combination of a special ops soldier, a tailor, and a ski bum.
Beneath the South鈥檚 reputation for comfort food and a friendly welcome lie deep roots of violence. Can untangling them help uproot them?
Despite legislators鈥� threats to defund libraries, this busy one looks toward the future, with plans to expand its embrace of the community.
From Ukraine to the U.S. campaign trail, this collection of favorite Monitor photos of 2022 honors partnerships forged between photographer, subject, and viewer.
When Monitor photographers returned to the field in 2021, they found a society eager to come back together 鈥� and a newfound joy of their own.
A spate of drownings in Massachusetts resulted in restrictions on open water swimming. But Bill Meier is on a mission to increase water safety among all levels of swimmers.
