As book bans soar in Florida, Texas, and Tennessee, PEN America warns the normalization of censorship threatens students and democracy itself.
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Federal museums and military landmarks are shuttered nationwide, revealing the real-world costs of political brinkmanship and government shutdowns.
A reader’s disillusionment with a foreign friend’s indifference to U.S. strife reveals a deep need for empathy—one our era’s global politics urgently demands.
Ben Cohen’s chainsaw protest at the Capitol slams Pentagon waste, stirring urgent debate over America’s military budget.
Mayor Bowser’s bold pitch to legalize poker and blackjack is dividing D.C.—but will it truly revive the city’s economy, or risk deepening inequality?
New York and Hawaii lead on mental health access—while Southern states still leave millions behind. Behind the numbers, human stories reveal urgent demands for fairer, more compassionate policy.
The FCC plans to revisit its ownership rules just as Big Tech and TV giants battle for your attention. Can local voices survive consolidation?
As Exxon Mobil eliminates 2,000 jobs globally, the real cost of “efficiency” is coming into stark focus. Experts warn the layoffs worsen inequality and undermine the social contract.
Gaza’s starvation deaths, now at 453 and counting, highlight a preventable crisis fueled by blockade and inaction—especially for children.
The Supreme Court weighs Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal, raising troubling questions about privilege, accountability, and justice for survivors.