Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration.
Southern women are shaping the sound of hip-hop’s future
In 2024, GloRilla, Latto and Doechii all delivered landmark rap albums. Not just because they had the best bars, but because each trusted themself enough to make an artistic and commercial leap.
100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?
The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.
Jimmy Carter’s relationship with Habitat for Humanity
President Jimmy Carter was involved in many things after he left the White House. One of the most prominent was Habitat for Humanity. He left a legacy of volunteering and trying to help those in need.
Renowned poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni dies at 81
The poet and activist was a leading figure of the Black Arts Movement. Giovanni was working on her upcoming book of poetry, set to publish in the fall.
Spitting on Andrew Jackson’s grave with Rebecca Nagle
That’s how Nagle begins her new book and how she frames the version of history she’s telling. The book digs into the past and future of Native sovereignty through the lens of one of the most significant Supreme Court rulings for Native Americans in over 100 years.
Ex-Memphis officers face trial in death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols
Jury selection begins Monday in the federal civil rights trial of three former Memphis police officers charged in the 2023 beating death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols.
‘Swifties for Kamala’ think Harris is the 1 to beat Trump. And they want to help.
By the end of their call Tuesday, 14,000 attendees reported registering to vote.
Folk duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album ‘Woodland’
The folk music duo of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album ‘Woodland,” four years after a tornado destroyed their home and studio.
The GOP is making false claims about noncitizens voting. It’s affecting real voters.
As the election nears, false rhetoric about noncitizen voting is having a real impact as some GOP officials are scrutinizing voter rolls and questioning some voters’ registrations.
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