Arts Jan 06 New project spotlights work of modern Indigenous American artists Once overlooked, but no more. Art by modern Indigenous American artists is getting more attention these days. And one new project has found a way to push the movement further forward. Jeffrey Brown has the first report in a series…
Health Dec 06 Schools stockpile medication to combat rise in fentanyl overdoses Overdose deaths caused by fentanyl are on the rise across the country. It’s especially grim for young people, with more than 75 percent of adolescent overdose deaths in 2021 involving the powerful synthetic opioid. In response, many schools have stocked…
Arts Nov 14 Digital database documents vital infrastructure created by the New Deal It’s a hidden history right in front of our eyes. The buildings, artworks and so much more were created all over the country during the New Deal of the 1930s and 40s. To bring that hidden history to light, the…
Nation Nov 04 Supreme Court hears case challenging who can adopt Indigenous children As the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the Indigenous Child Welfare Act, many Native Americans anxiously await the outcome. The law governs the removal of Native American children from their homes and where they are subsequently placed. It's an…
Politics Nov 01 The issues swaying voters in the battleground state of Arizona Early voting has been underway in Arizona for weeks, with reports of voter intimidation at ballot drop box sites continuing. The stakes are high with a Senate race that could determine the chamber’s balance of power and a governor’s race…
Science Oct 18 Utah’s Great Salt Lake shrinks to unsustainable levels amid a decades-long megadrought The Great Salt Lake in Utah is the largest body of water in the western hemisphere without an outlet to the sea. Its levels fluctuate naturally, but scientists say the record-low water levels the lake has seen in recent years…
Arts Oct 10 University of California, Berkeley repatriates cultural artifacts to Indigenous tribe The studying and exhibiting of human remains and sacred objects taken from Native American graves and sites have been a source of bitter relations between many cultural institutions and Indigenous tribes. After facing criticism, the University of California, Berkeley is…
Arts Oct 05 Singer Linda Ronstadt reflects on her roots in new book Singer Linda Ronstadt sold millions of records, performed for over four decades and made history as the first woman to have three consecutive platinum albums. Her new book, “Feels Like Home: A Song for the Sonoran Borderlands,” offers a different…
Health Sep 28 How firefighters’ life-saving work puts them at a higher risk of cancer The life expectancy for firefighters is ten years less than the average person and it’s not just the fires themselves that present dangers. Firefighters are frequently exposed to toxic chemicals, and according to recent research, even their protective gear may…
Science Aug 26 Climate change threatens the survival of iconic saguaro cactus in the Southwest The saguaro cactus is being threatened by drought conditions and rising temperatures. Scientists surveying Saguaro National Park in Arizona say the situation is increasing the mortality rate of young saguaros. Stephanie Sy has more on what those trends mean for…