John Maguire, 86, Early Promoter of Diversity in Education, Dies
As a Southern youth he was “a white oppressor,” he said. But he had an awakening, and became a pioneer in making a racial mix a college admissions goal.
Trump Trade Adviser Warns That There Will Be No Quick Deal With China
Peter Navarro, a populist who has long held unsparing views about China’s rise, suggested that reaching an agreement would be more difficult than President Trump’s recent comments would indicate.
Trump’s Immigration Rhetoric Rallied the Base. But It Also Backfired
The dark messages warning against illegal immigrants did not work everywhere, costing even some moderate Republicans who tried to distance themselves from the president.
Coach Says California Gunman Assaulted Her in High School
While Ian D. Long may have suffered from PTSD, no evidence has been made public that it was ever diagnosed or that he was treated.
‘It Really Can’t Get Much Worse’: Thousand Oaks, First Hit by Shooting, Now Faces Fire
As wildfires spread through Ventura County, thousands of residents were forced to evacuate, including some who had survived the shooting just 24 hours earlier.
The Girl Scouts Have Sued the Boy Scouts. Now What?
The groups had long worked together, but a rift grew after the Boy Scouts announced plans to drop the word “boy” from the program and welcome girls.
Protests Erupt Over Possible Recounts in Close Florida Elections
Uncertainty reigned in Florida as three key races neared possible recounts amid continuing questions over ballot counting.
At War: What Stereotypes Do You See Around Veterans and PTSD?
We’re asking readers to tell us what stereotypes they have observed around military service and PTSD and how they challenge them.
5 Women Who Changed How We Think About Race
Devah Pager, a Harvard sociologist who died on Nov. 2, demonstrated the tenacious power of race in hiring decisions. We looked back in our recent archives for five other women thinkers who changed our understanding of race.
Thousands Protest in Support of Mueller Inquiry
The protests in cities across the country came after the president replaced former Attorney General Jeff Sessions with Matthew G. Whitaker, a Trump loyalist and vocal critic of Mr. Mueller.
The New Old Age: Dementia Is Getting Some Very Public Faces
Stigma often prevents patients from acknowledging an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. A series of high-profile disclosures may help change that.
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