Latest in Politics
On The Global Stage, Jacinda Ardern Was a Climate Champion, But Victories Were Hard to Come by at Home
The departed prime minister left New Zealand with an adaptation plan and a framework for future climate policy, but her ambitions to reduce the country’s emissions eluded her.
Latest in Politics
On The Global Stage, Jacinda Ardern Was a Climate Champion, But Victories Were Hard to Come by at Home
The departed prime minister left New Zealand with an adaptation plan and a framework for future climate policy, but her ambitions to reduce the country’s emissions eluded her.
The Gas Stove Debate
New studies have found that gas emissions from stoves may harm our health. However, years of advertising have led many to believe that cooking with gas is the best way to create delicious meals.
Senators use ‘blue slips’ to exercise power on federal judge appointments
The decision by Sen. Dick Durbin to bring back blue slips leaves some advocating for their end. President Joe Biden would face fewer obstacles for appointing federal judges without the Senate “tradition.”
Latest in Education
Supreme Court weighs administration’s role in student loan forgiveness
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases concerning the Biden administration’s plan to eliminate up to $20,000 in student loan debt. Over 25 million borrowers applied to the program before it was blocked by courts.
Latest in Education
Supreme Court weighs administration’s role in student loan forgiveness
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases concerning the Biden administration’s plan to eliminate up to $20,000 in student loan debt. Over 25 million borrowers applied to the program before it was blocked by courts.
Wondering if your loans will be forgiven? Here’s what to know about the Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday on cases challenging President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loans.
Supreme Court mulls questions about students’ accessibility rights
The case heard by the Supreme Court on Wednesday brings to light how students with disabilities could be harmed by possibly negligent school systems for the lack of disability support.
Latest in National Security
‘King of Torture’ testifies in USS Cole case
U.S. contends with CIA torture program in USS Cole bombing case.
Latest in National Security
‘King of Torture’ testifies in USS Cole case
U.S. contends with CIA torture program in USS Cole bombing case.
Guantanamo court weighs testimony from alternative suspect in USS Cole case
Guantanamo Bay commission hears updates in terrorism case
Murray pushes to change U.S. arms sales, prevent misuse of weapons
Washington Sen. Patty Murray is helping lead efforts to restrict arms sales to countries accused of human rights violations after years of congress facing weakened control over weapons sales.
Latest in Social Justice
In U.S., reckoning over church-run indigenous boarding schools begins
Native American leaders and Catholics in Minnesota are working together to confront past abuses.
Latest in Social Justice
In U.S., reckoning over church-run indigenous boarding schools begins
Native American leaders and Catholics in Minnesota are working together to confront past abuses.
Preventing future ‘wrongs’: new USDA equity panel looks to expand agriculture resources to minority communities
Following admissions of historical discrimination within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, members of a new USDA equity commission said at their first meeting Monday that they want to make sure the agency’s resources reach Black farmers as well as undocumented agriculture workers and those without broadband access.
HOW BLACK SPIRITUALITY HAS SHAPED THE BLACK RADICAL TRADITION
WASHINGTON -- In January, Black Lives Matter restarted its #BlackWomenAreDivine project, asking people to nominate Black women or femme-identified people, 20 of whom will be honored by Black Lives Matter in March. “We are the sacred mamas, builders, teachers, and...
Latest in Business & Tech
Lisa Cook shares her connection with Dr. Sadie Alexander
The first Black woman on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors speaks at the namesake’s fifth annual conference.
George Washington University embraces ChatGPT
Students and professors at George Washington University tackle new technology.
Senate committee ponders crypto regulation in wake of FTX collapse
Following the scandalous and rapid collapse of FTX, once the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, the U.S. Senate is considering how to regulate the crypto industry to prevent future collapses.
Latest in Immigration
Recent congressional review of D.C. council legislation invigorates calls for statehood
This struggle between Congress and the council illustrates what energizes the long-standing desire for the District of Columbia to gain statehood, according to residents, organizers and government officials.
Border Patrol app excludes vulnerable migrants, advocates say
Potential asylum seekers are struggling to navigate President Biden’s immigration pathways that require biometric information via the CBP One mobile app.
Before taking up Title 42, Supreme Court considers immigration appeals process
Justices considered whether Leon Santos-Zacaria, twice removed by the Department of Homeland Security, properly exhausted all her options before seeking protection in the U.S.
Latest in Environment
LNG terminal in northern Germany poses a serious threat to the region’s wildlife and environment
Locals and climate activists are working to keep the region protected.
Will D.C.’s cherry blossoms survive climate change?
Peak bloom has been creeping earlier and earlier.
Amid Rising Emissions, Could Congressional Republicans Help the US Reach Its Climate Targets?
As emissions rise, top House Republicans on climate-related committees recognize climate change and support action. But experts say their proposals are not ambitious enough to get the US to its climate goals.
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