Nation May 17 Should Native Americans control national parks? Examining an argument for reparations Trekking to and through a national park is one of the joys of an American summer. As COVID restrictions lift, millions are expected to explore the great outdoors. Now, a provocative article examines the deeper history of how these parks…
Politics May 06 Exploring the ‘unprecedented,’ secretive efforts to review millions of ballots in Arizona Though the 2020 presidential election is six months behind us, a review of nearly 2.1 million ballots in Arizona's largest county is currently underway, ordered by the state's Republican-led Senate. Stephanie Sy explores the growing controversy and what it means…
Politics May 05 Board member explains decision to keep Trump off Facebook for now, and why he may be back Four months after Facebook indefinitely suspended former President Donald Trump's account, the company's oversight board backed the initial decision to throw him off the platform at the time. But the board may have opened the door to allowing Trump back…
Nation May 04 Is the NRA’s bankruptcy filing just a way to escape regulation? The surge of high-profile mass shootings in the U.S. are increasing calls for stronger action on gun violence, access to weapons and its limitations. When discussing gun control, people often point to the long reach and influence of the NRA,…
Arts Apr 30 How big waves are helping this female surfer overcome her biggest fears Like many extreme sports, big wave surfing is male-dominated. Portuguese surfer Joana Andrade is one of a handful of women trying to change that, and the documentary "Big vs. Small" follows her in her endeavor. Stephanie Sy gives us a…
Nation Apr 28 ‘Recipe for conflict:’ How a heavy dependence on police enables the use of lethal force Stephanie Sy takes a deeper look at America's policing practices and the obstacles to meaningful reform with Christy Lopez. Lopez oversaw the "pattern-or-practice" investigations of police departments at the Department of Justice from 2010 to 2017, and now teaches at…
Nation Apr 27 Toxic waste dump site more than twice the size of Manhattan discovered in Pacific Ocean A massive underwater toxic waste site has long been suspected off the Southern California shore, since industrial companies used the ocean as a dumping ground until 1972. Now marine scientists have identified over 25,000 barrels they believe contain the toxic…
Nation Apr 23 Why Native Americans are excited about the American Rescue Plan, and their future Last month, Congress approved a record amount of money for Native American tribes in the American Rescue Plan. On Friday, First Lady Jill Biden spent the second of two days meeting with Navajo officials and hearing about their needs, after…
World Apr 22 Pandemic pollution: Disposable masks, gloves are saving lives but ruining the environment As the world has become hyper-hygienic since the pandemic began, plastic is playing an oversized role in the world's environmental problems. This Earth Day, Stephanie Sy looks at how many of the single-use pandemic items are piling up in our…
Nation Apr 16 Chicago sees massive protests after police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo Questions over the fatal shooting and the role of the police in the death of a teen are front and center in Chicago. There, the mayor, city officials and community leaders are taking stock of how police respond with force,…