Why Are Native Hawaiians Protesting Against a Telescope?
Demonstrators blocking construction of a major scientific project on Hawaii’s highest mountain have started to attract support across the country. Here’s what you need to know.
Bent Out of Shape
In the On Politics newsletter: In the Trump era, everything is the culture war. Enter the Trump Straw.
George Hodgman, 60, Dies; Wrote Best Seller on Caring for His Mother
He was a leading magazine and book editor who found his own measure of fame with “Bettyville,” in which he also delved into growing up gay in a small town.
Wendy Davis, Who Rose to Fame With Filibuster, Will Run for Congress in Texas
Ms. Davis, best known for temporarily blocking an anti-abortion bill as a state senator, opened a bid to challenge Chip Roy, a freshman Republican.
Trump Administration to Expand Fast-Tracked Deportations Across the U.S.
Immigrants who cannot prove they have had legal status to reside in the United States for longer than two years could be deported without being given a court hearing.
Puerto Rico ha enfrentado décadas de problemas económicos, ¿de qué forma te han afectado?
Queremos escuchar a quienes viven en Puerto Rico: ¿cómo te han afectado a ti y a tu familia la corrupción y los recortes en servicios públicos?
Puerto Rico Has Faced Decades of Economic Problems. How Has It Affected You?
We want to hear from those living in Puerto Rico on how corruption and cutbacks in public services have affected you or your family.
Gun Ownership Rates Tied to Domestic Homicides, but Not Other Killings, Study Finds
“It is women, in particular, who are bearing the burden of this increased gun ownership,” the lead author of the study said.
Federal Budget Would Raise Spending by $320 Billion
The deal, which must be passed by Congress and signed by the president, would stop a potential debt default and avoid automatic spending cuts. But it would also increase the surging deficit.
Falling Trust in Government Makes It Harder to Solve Problems, Americans Say
The report paints a dreary picture of trust in the U.S., particularly around government and the media, though a vast majority think that can improve.
Discrimination Is Hard to Prove, Even Harder to Fix
Even when older plaintiffs win their suits, correcting institutional biases can take years.
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