A Black Student at Yale Was Napping in a Common Area, and Someone Called the Police
It was the latest in a string of recent episodes in which the police have been summoned to respond to minor complaints involving people of color.
Overlooked No More: Leticia Ramos Shahani, a Philippine Women’s Rights Pioneer
Shahani, who died in 2017, worked to advance women’s causes in her native Philippines and around the world.
Trump Bets Sanctions Will Force Iran to Bargain. There’s No Plan B.
Even Republicans who were uneasy with the nuclear pact said the White House appeared more interested in scrapping it than dealing with Tehran in a comprehensive way.
DeVos Moves to Loosen Restrictions on Federal Aid to Religious Colleges
The measure is part of a sweeping deregulatory agenda that includes several rules and regulations for the department to scrap or amend.
Appeals Court Bars U.S. From Transferring American ISIS Suspect
In a major war powers decision, an appeals court has blocked the government from forcibly transferring an American detainee to another country.
Does Torture Work? Trump: Yes. Haspel: No.
As a candidate, President Trump was known to tout the effectiveness of torture. But his pick for C.I.A. director, Gina Haspel, told the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday that she sees things much differently.
Eric Schneiderman Falls. Trump Allies Gloat. Democrats Seethe.
The White House’s exultation over liberal men who resign over sexual misconduct has grated politicians in both parties, who view President Trump as a poor messenger on women’s rights.
Democrats in Rust Belt: Stay Close to Trump, but Not Too Close
After primaries in prime Trump territory Tuesday, Republicans were eager to embrace the president while Democrats had a more delicate balancing act.
An Ohio Special Election Shapes Up as a Big Test of the ‘Blue Wave’
The House special election in August in the suburbs of Columbus could indicate how Democrats will perform in November with college-educated, affluent voters.
To Lower Drug Costs at Home, Trump Wants Higher Prices Abroad
President Trump, in a speech on Friday, will lay out his plan to reduce prescription drug prices. But one of his ideas may not be so popular with some of the United States’ strongest allies.
With Schneiderman Out, Environmental Fight Loses a Prominent Voice
As a leader of the fight against the Trump administration’s rollbacks leaves the stage, what comes next? And what about the Exxon investigation?
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