Nation Oct 07 Native populations could be decisive this election — as long as they can vote Totaling some 6.8 million people, American Indians and Native Alaskans could play a key role in the upcoming election, especially in Western swing states like Arizona and Nevada. But there are some obstacles in Native communities that make their residents…
Arts Sep 17 WATCH: Dwight D. Eisenhower memorial dedicated in virtual ceremony The dedication of the Dwight D. Eisenhower memorial ceremony with guests and music in Washington D.C. was moved online due to COVID-19. …
Politics Sep 10 WATCH: Kamala Harris hosts conversation on challenges Black communities in South Florida face Kamala Harris spoke with members of the community in Miami at Florida Memorial University.
Health Aug 10 In Alaska, geographic isolation delayed the pandemic — but hasn’t prevented it Alaska’s distance from the U.S. mainland delayed its pandemic pain -- but hasn't prevented it. Indeed, the mayor of Anchorage recently described the situation there as a coming “COVID storm.” New emergency orders restricting businesses and gatherings are being implemented…
Health Jul 17 How Arizona became such a COVID-19 hot spot Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising across the U.S., but Arizona’s downward spiral stands apart. Health experts there warn that if the state’s residents and leaders don't change policies and behavior, a bad situation will escalate into something even…
Health Jun 26 In Arizona, a tale of 2 pandemic realities The epicenter of the coronavirus in the U.S. appears to be shifting south and west, with some states that were among the first to reopen, like Arizona, experiencing a surge of cases. As officials renew efforts to slow the virus’…
Nation May 25 Native communities have been hit hard by COVID-19 — and fear for their survival Native communities in the U.S. have suffered disproportionately from COVID-19, with higher rates of infection and death. The Navajo Nation has implemented a series of strict lockdown measures in an effort to protect its population, but health care facilities have…
Health May 11 Pandemic means Americans with disabilities aren’t getting the services they need For more than 60 million Americans with disabilities, the rapid spread of COVID-19 is especially dangerous. Many live in long-term care facilities, and they are twice as likely to experience poverty as those without disability. But so far, legislation has…
Nation May 08 Coronavirus hasn’t hurt these areas of the U.S. — but its economic impact has While COVID-19 has devastated parts of the U.S., including hot spots like New York, New Jersey and Louisiana, many counties in Western states have few cases and no deaths. Some officials and residents in those areas feel that pandemic restrictions…
Nation Apr 24 Navajo Nation, hit hard by COVID-19, comes together to protect its most vulnerable COVID-19 is ripping through the Navajo Nation, infecting and killing people at rates that are above U.S. averages. Located across three states, the Navajo population is already vulnerable, with a high prevalence of underlying disease, a lack of infrastructure and…