Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Peter White

Tennessee Republicans Unmoved by Growing Calls for Gun Reform

A mass shooting at a Christian elementary school in March killed six. Since then, 188 adults and 24 children have died from guns in Tennessee.

A Mixed Bag When it Comes to Diversity in Hollywood

Despite recent efforts to make the entertainment industry more reflective of the nation as whole, there is still more work to be done.

La frontera sur de Texas ‘parece una zona de guerra’

Barreras flotantes y alambre de espino son algunos de los obstáculos a los que se enfrentan los inmigrantes que intentan entrar en el país.

Texas Southern Border ‘Like a War Zone’

Floating barriers and razor wire now line the Rio Grande along the US-Mex border, one of many obstacles migrants face as they seek to enter the country.

Unions Flex Muscle Not Seen in Decades

In the hottest labor summer in 40 years, unions are demanding better contracts for working people who can’t live on their paychecks.

¿Puede matarte el no hablar inglés?

Para millones de estadounidenses con conocimientos limitados de inglés, encontrar proveedores sanitarios que hablen su propio idioma sigue siendo un reto.

Can Not Speaking English Kill You?

For millions of Americans with limited English, finding providers who speak their language remains a challenge, hampering access to quality care.

Small Business Owners Need Access to Funding

Four experts explore the challenges women and marginalized communities face to start and expand a small business.

Lawyers Who Defended Affirmative Action Say Fight Isn’t Over

They argue the decision is likely to widen existing inequities in higher education and that proponents of Affirmative Action need to find new ways to ensure diversity.

Tourists Are Leaving Their Hearts All Over the World

Despite higher travel costs, global tourism has increased. Experts say it will take 4-5 years for the industry to return to pre-pandemic levels.

There is Power in Representation

Alabama's redistricting maps were unconstitutional, suppressing the power of the Black vote, ruled the Supreme Court in a surprise decision.

Three Voices on What It Takes to Heal From Hate

A journalist and organizer, a former political prisoner and a professor of African American studies share their thoughts on how victims and communities heal from hate.

El acuerdo sobre el techo de la deuda evita el impago, a costillas de la gente de bajos recursos

El acuerdo sobre el techo de la deuda firmado el sábado por Biden deja a los más desfavorecidos con menos apoyo, mientras la deuda del país sigue aumentando.

Debt Ceiling Deal Averts Default, With Poor and Elderly Paying the Price

Held for ransom by Republicans, the debt ceiling deal Biden signed Saturday leaves those on the lower rungs with less support even as the nation’s debt continues to mount.

Advocates Sound Alarm as SCOTUS Weighs Ban on Affirmative Action

As SCOTUS weighs a ban on Affirmative Action, advocates say a ban would harm campus diversity and could be used to target other diversity efforts.

“Necesitaban un nuevo objetivo” — la oleada de leyes anti-trans arrasa en los parlamentos estatales

Estados de todo el país han aprobado o están estudiando proyectos de ley que atentan contra los derechos de las personas transgénero, alimentando el miedo e incitando a algunos a "huir en la oscuridad de la noche".

‘They Needed a New Target’ — Wave of Anti-Trans Laws Sweep State Houses

Dozens of states have passed or introduced bills targeting transgender individuals, fueling fear and prompting some to "flee in the dark of night."

Friend or Foe — The Dawn of the AI Revolution

As Big Tech races to dominate AI, technologists say the benefits are real but the loss of trust in what we see and read could be the price.

Are We Out of the Woods With COVID?

Omicron variants are killing 200-300 people a day but population immunity in the U.S. is higher and more stable than a year ago.

Children Are Dying at Rates Not Seen in 100 Years

Between 2019-2021, gun deaths among young Americans rose 50% and surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of death for the first time.

Libertad de expresión frente a seguridad nacional en la propuesta de prohibición de TikTok

TikTok has gained massive traction in the United States, but lawmakers say the platform raises serious national security concerns.

Thanh thiếu niên đối mặt với đại dịch bạo lực hẹn hò

CDC gần đây đã đánh dấu sự gia tăng đáng báo động về bạo lực hẹn hò ở thanh thiếu niên, với một số cuộc khảo sát cho thấy tỷ lệ cao tới 1 trong 3 mối quan hệ.

Chúng ta đã hết cần khẩu trang chưa? Ba chuyên gia xem xét những phát hiện mới nhất về vấn đề này

Một nghiên cứu mới cho thấy khẩu trang không có tác dụng nhiều trong việc ngăn chặn sự lây lan của các loại vi-rút như cúm và Covid, đồng thời việc rửa tay và tiêm vắc-xin mang lại nhiều khả năng bảo vệ hơn.

Làm cho phương tiện giao thông công cộng – ‘một giao điểm lớn của các cuộc khủng hoảng’ – được an toàn hơn

Sự gia tăng của tội phạm do thù hận, số lượng người vô gia cư và người mắc bệnh tâm thần ngày càng tăng, cũng như sự thiếu tin tưởng vào cơ quan thực thi pháp luật đã dẫn đến sự bất an ngày càng tăng đối với người dân trên các hệ thống giao thông công cộng.

Free Speech vs. National Security in Proposed TikTok Ban

TikTok has gained a massive foothold in the US, but lawmakers here say the platform threatens privacy rights and raises serious national security concerns.

Community Leaders Honored for Making Change Happen at the Grassroots

Three community organizers on how their work proves change really can happen through grassroots efforts despite political gridlock and economic uncertainty.

Háganse a un lado Asimov, Clarke, y Le Guin – Autores globales reimaginan la ciencia ficción

Erica Hoagland es una gran fan de la ciencia ficción pero afirma que tiene mala fama como literatura juvenil escapista centrada en gran medida...

艾西莫夫、克拉克、勒瑰恩讓位— 全球作家重塑科幻小說類型

新一代多元化的科幻小說和奇幻作家正在改變舊的寫作類型,想像另一種選擇,甚至是充滿希望的未來。

Will Abortion Be the Wedge Issue in the 2024 Elections?

More than any other issue, abortion rights brought people out to vote in the 2022 election. Will abortion continue to be the driver for 2024?

Move Over Asimov, Clarke and Le Guin — Global Authors Reimagine Sci Fi

A new and diverse generation of sci-fi and fantasy writers are bending an old genre and imagining alternative -- even hopeful -- futures.

Seven Years After Camp Fire, America’s ‘Most Famous Bus Driver’ Still Serving His Community

Kevin McKay, whose story is retold in the film The Lost Bus, is still rescuing kids seven years after the Camp Fire when he gained the moniker America's "most famous bus driver."

42 Million Americans Will Lose Food Assistance in November Amid Government Shutdown

Oct 31 | 42 million Americans risk losing SNAP food aid amid the federal shutdown. Experts discuss CalFresh impacts, lawsuits, and long-term effects of budget cuts and new work requirements on food security.

More Than 70,000 Kids in Houston Impacted by Risks of Deportation

At least 70,000 children in Houston live under the constant risk of one or both parents being deported, according to a new analysis.

Finally, Justice for Murdered Chinese Grandmother

Keonte Gathron, who attacked 7 people over a period of 13 days, faces life in prison.