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鈥楶eople will be afraid to go to church.鈥� Congregations sue for sanctuary.On Monday, a group of Societies of Friends sued the Trump administration over an immigration directive that no longer considers churches 鈥減rotected areas.鈥� The churches argue it infringes on their religious liberty.
FocusAn uncivil union: Can America break its addiction to violent rhetoric?Is it possible to move the balance of discourse 鈥� in the halls of power, on social media, and at dinner tables 鈥� back toward some semblance of civility and respect?
Police say Jan. 6 pardons carry future risk for law enforcementIn the wake of President Trump鈥檚 pardons for the Jan. 6 rioters, police question the long-term effect on police and public safety.
LA fires claimed places of worship, but congregations still are helping othersThe LA fires burned synagogues, churches, and mosques. But their congregations are still there, and are working to help others.
How the Librarian of the Year is helping his beloved Los AngelesLibrarian of Year John Szabo, of the Los Angeles Public Library, talks about the fires and why libraries are so important in these political times.聽
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a reflection on sons, fathers, and daughtersA moment with his boys reminds our columnist of how Dr. King was passed down to him. 鈥淚 can remember a particularly cold Atlanta morning as a preteen, when some of my friends from church and I hopped on a bus from Augusta and took the two-hour drive,鈥� Ken Makin writes.
First LookChicago prepares for deportation arrests of hundreds after Trump takes officeImmigration officers may target more than 300 people with criminal histories after President-elect Donald Trump takes office Monday, an official said.
Driving through Altadena, I found a community gutted but determined to rebuildOur reporter surveys fire damage in her neighborhood around Altadena and Pasadena and ponders the future of this microcosm of Greater Los Angeles.聽
America鈥檚 loneliest generation? It may not be the one you expect.One in 6 Americans now feels lonely all or most of the time, a new Pew survey finds. And young people report feeling the most isolated and pessimistic.
America鈥檚 changing pews: Who shows up at church on Sunday?Young men are more likely to show up at church on Sundays than young women 鈥� to the point where they have erased a long-standing gender gap.
These Memphis icons bolster Black radio 鈥� and their communitiesIn an era when TikTok and podcasts reign, what role do radio icons from the Black community play? Leaders in Memphis, Tennessee, offer an example of how true legacy media survives and thrives.
FocusMassachusetts towns ban nicotine for a generation. Public health win or overreach?Who is responsible for the health of young people? Tobacco bans in Massachusetts towns have residents weighing public health concerns against individual freedoms and considering what it means to have a 鈥渘icotine-free generation.鈥�
How a California neighborhood鈥檚 holiday lights bring a community togetherHomeowner light displays draw California crowds 鈥� and create聽Christmas聽traditions that brighten dark December nights.
Elon Musk now calls himself a 鈥榗ultural 海角大神.鈥� What does that mean?Some famous atheists have now adopted the term 鈥渃ultural 海角大神鈥� to describe themselves. What does it mean, and how is that playing out in an increasingly secular America?
First LookUnitedHealthcare tragedy sparks conversations about insurance reformThe fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has sparked a wave of frustration over the insurance industry. Patients are sharing personal stories, with many hoping the amplified voices lead to change in an industry often criticized for prioritizing profits over people.
Storytelling bears. Wary parents. AI toys step cautiously toward Christmas.Toys that incorporate artificial intelligence can help children learn. But researchers say that good human relationships may still teach best.
The pandemic roar subsided, but mask wars rumble onSome states are passing antimask laws, citing public safety concerns.聽Critics see a threat to privacy and to the ability to protest anonymously.
Millions in rural America lack reliable internet. How Massachusetts towns got online.Millions of Americans in rural areas lack access to fast, reliable broadband internet. It's an equity problem that communities are starting to solve.
鈥楨lderly鈥� or 鈥榦lder鈥�? Advocates and a dictionary address language on aging.Experts on aging want to change how we talk about people who are growing older. They鈥檝e gotten the Oxford English Dictionary to agree.
Cover StoryWomen in construction find solidarity as 鈥榮isters in the brotherhood鈥�As more women enter skilled construction trades,聽they are laying a foundation to succeed聽in a rough-and-tumble world of labor union brotherhoods.