Nation Jun 18 The story of Bayard Rustin, openly gay leader in the civil rights movement This Pride Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look at the contributions of Bayard Rustin, one of the driving forces of the civil rights movement, whose life as an openly gay man relegated him to behind-the-scenes roles…
Politics Jun 17 New report looks at the changing face of extremist groups in America As hate groups edge toward the political mainstream, experts say they’re employing new tactics and taking on new forms. In June, the Southern Poverty Law Center added 12 conservative “parents’ rights” groups to its list of extremist and anti-government organizations.
Health Jun 11 What the latest research tells us about long COVID’s most common symptoms More than three years into the pandemic, physicians and researchers are still struggling to understand long COVID. A recent study at Mass General Brigham has tried to take a step toward defining the condition affecting millions of people. PBS NewsHour…
Nation Jun 11 Marsha P. Johnson’s historic role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement This Pride Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a larger-than-life figure in her own community, whose contributions to the fight for gay and transgender rights were largely overlooked…
Education Jun 10 Why some top schools are opting out of U.S. News’ college rankings list This week, Columbia University said it would no longer provide information for the U.S. News and World Report’s decades-old rankings list of colleges and universities. The high-profile dropout follows a parade of prestigious law schools and medical schools that said…
Health Jun 10 What you need to know to stay safe from ticks and Lyme disease this summer According to the Centers for Disease Control, as many as 476,000 people in the U.S. contract Lyme disease every year. Climate change and human encroachment into wilderness areas means ticks and the disease-causing bacteria they carry are becoming more common.
Economy May 28 What we know about Biden and McCarthy’s tentative deal to raise the debt limit The White House and Congressional Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to raise the debt ceiling and limit new spending. The deal will avert a potentially calamitous federal default if Congress passes it by June 5. Congressional correspondent Lisa…
Nation May 28 The heroic actions of Capt. Francis Brown Wai in World War II This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Ahead of Memorial Day, we look at the lesser known story of U.S. Army Capt. Francis Brown Wai and his heroic service to…
World May 27 Humanitarian crisis worsens as fighting in Myanmar’s civil war ramps up The United Nations estimates that nearly 18 million people need humanitarian aid as a result of the civil war in Myanmar, now entering its third year. Aye Min Thant, Burmese-American journalist, and Jonathan Head, the BBC’s southeast Asia correspondent, join…
Health May 21 Not getting enough sleep? Here’s how researchers say it affects your health More than 50 million Americans struggle with chronic sleep disorders, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. New research suggests that being in tune with the body's circadian rhythm — a 24-hour internal clock that regulates sleep cycles —…