Republican governors sent National Guard to DC despite violence at home
The Trace reports Republican governors deployed National Guard troops to D.C. despite worse gun violence in their own states, raising concerns over…
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Building toward disaster: Growth collides with rising seas in Charleston, SC
Floodlight reports on Charleston’s struggle with rising sea levels as rapid growth exacerbates flooding, threatening vulnerable…
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US rolls toward a 'terrible' government shutdown, no exit ramp in sight
States Newsroom reports the U.S. government faces a potential shutdown as Democrats and Republicans reach a stalemate over funding, raising concerns…
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Trump administration declares timber emergency after decades of employment decline in the industry
The Daily Yonder reports that the Trump administration declared a timber emergency to boost production and aid rural economies amid declining…
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Trump’s fixation on urban crime ignores worsening rural violence, experts say
The Trace reports that Trump’s focus on urban gun violence overlooks rising rural issues, risking lives by ignoring a complex public health…
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Homeless San Diegans are bicycling toward independence
Reasons to be Cheerful reports that Deacon John Roberts leads bicycle rides for homeless in San Diego, promoting independence and community…
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Young kids with and without disabilities can learn side by side. One state has instead kept them apart for years
The Hechinger Report details New Jersey’s struggle with inclusive education, where students with disabilities are often segregated from peers,…
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What Trump's national housing emergency would mean for new homebuyers
NewHomeSource reports Trump may declare a national housing emergency to tackle high prices and low inventory, but relief for buyers may take…
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Can labor organizers transform a moment into a movement?
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Nonprofit Quarterly report on labor organizers’ efforts to turn recent momentum into sustained…
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Trump’s new law will limit payments to hospitals that treat patients with low incomes
Stateline reports Trump’s law will cut Medicaid payments, risking rural hospitals’ survival and worsening healthcare for low-income…
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Kids are making deepfakes of each other, and laws aren’t keeping up
The 19th reports on rising incidents of children creating harmful deepfakes, while laws struggle to address the issue…
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Congress is killing clean energy tax credits. Here’s how to use them before they disappear.
Grist reports Congress is cutting clean energy tax credits. Consumers should act quickly to secure savings on EVs, home improvements, and solar…
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Intel faces the unusual challenge of trying to influence one of its owners: the federal government
OpenSecrets reports on how the company Intel must navigate influencing the U.S. government, now a 10% shareholder, by using lobbying, PACs, and…
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Losing faith: Rural, religious campuses are among the most endangered
The Hechinger Report reports that rural religious campuses are endangered, facing closures amid declining enrollment and financial…
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How Texas’ mid-decade redistricting could affect voters in one Houston community
Votebeat reports mid-decade redistricting in Texas may disenfranchise voters in Houston’s 18th District, complicating election and…
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How auto parts tariffs could raise car insurance premiums in 2025
CheapInsurance.com reports tariffs on auto parts could raise car insurance premiums by 2025, impacting lower-income and multi-car households…
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How ChatGPT is quietly replacing review sites
Scrunch reports that ChatGPT is replacing review sites by offering quicker, more trusted recommendations, disrupting traditional affiliate…
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Why many Black Americans are boycotting big-box retail stores: ‘Using my money to resist’
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Guardian report many Black Americans are boycotting big-box stores like Target and Amazon, favoring…
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During a quiet summer election, one clerk practices to make future elections smoother
Votebeat reports Livonia City Clerk Lori Miller is testing new election processes during August’s quiet election to ensure smoother future…
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America’s child care system relies on immigrants. Without them, it could collapse
The Hechinger Report reports America’s child care system significantly relies on immigrants like Maggi, facing threats from anti-immigration…
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The trouble with Trump’s homelessness plan
The Marshall Project reports Trump’s plan to involuntarily commit more homeless people faces criticism for ignoring root causes, like housing…
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How Trump used the criminal system to massively expand immigration detention
The Marshall Project reports that the Trump administration expanded immigration detention dramatically, leading to dire conditions in overcrowded…
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As Republicans spar over IVF, some turn to obscure MAHA-backed alternative
Stateline reports Republican support for IVF is fracturing amid rising far-right views, as some promote alternative treatments like restorative…
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$50 a week for 40 weeks: How no-strings cash changed the lives of teens
The Hechinger Report reports that a $50 weekly cash program for New Orleans teens boosted attendance and financial skills but had mixed academic…
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‘This bill protects our precious waters’: How a Florida environmental group scored a win against Big Oil
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Guardian report Florida’s DEP denied an oil drilling permit after community efforts led to House Bill…
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Research shows evictions are a public health problem. Can eviction prevention be a solution?
Next City reports that evictions in Detroit heighten health risks for Black mothers, linking stress from neighborhood evictions to preterm…
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Rural communities, tribes sue EPA over $2.8 billion in canceled funding for flood mitigation and resilience projects
The Daily Yonder looks into rural communities and tribes that are suing the EPA over the cancelation of $2.8 billion in crucial flood mitigation…
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AmeriCorps is under siege. What happens in the communities it serves?
States Newsroom reports that AmeriCorps faces severe funding cuts, impacting community services and member placements across the…
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Trump flaunts pardon rules — and costs victims and taxpayers more than $1 billion
The Marshall Project reports that Trump’s pardons violate DOJ standards, costing victims over $1.3 billion, favoring political allies over…
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Some California winemakers don’t want tariffs on their European competitors. Here’s why
CalMatters reports some California winemakers oppose European wine tariffs, fearing they harm domestic producers amid rising costs and declining…
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‘We opened a door nobody knew existed’: How displaced Black families won reparations in Portland
Next City reports on Portland’s historic $8.5M settlement for Black families displaced in urban renewal, acknowledging systemic racial…
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Gun violence in this Midwestern city isn’t abating. Its leaders halted programs that could help.
The Trace reports that Fort Wayne, Indiana, has no government-supported violence prevention or intervention program, which local activists say is…
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Pharma industry and Ballard Partners dominate the lobbying space in second quarter of 2025
OpenSecrets reports the pharma industry led lobbying in Q2 2025, spending $105.4 million, followed by Ballard Partners at $20…
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A federal program helps families eat healthy meals. Trump’s new legislation cuts it.
Chalkbeat reports that Trump’s legislation cuts SNAP-Ed funding, risking increased child hunger and reduced access to fresh produce for…
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Most gun violence victims are enrolled in Medicaid. Trump’s cuts are putting them at risk.
The Trace examines the potential effects of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on the healthcare sector, violence prevention, and mental health…
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These 7 cities added the most community health centers in the past two years
Health Centers Near Me reports that seven cities opened 13 new community health centers, enhancing access in underserved…
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Many voters in this state could benefit from a ballot in Arabic, but the law isn’t on their side
Votebeat reports on the need for Arabic ballots in Michigan, highlighting a lack of legal requirements despite a growing Arabic-speaking…
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A town ‘built by industry’ adjusts to life as the liquefied natural gas capital of Canada
The Narwhal reports Kitimat, B.C. celebrates its status as Canada’s LNG capital after LNG Canada shipped its first cargo, despite community…
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Student loan caps might worsen the national doctor shortage, critics worry
Stateline reports that new student loan caps may worsen the doctor shortage as aspiring physicians struggle with rising…
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4 ways retailers are adopting AI, robotics, and other new tech in 2025
Uniqode analyzed industry reports and news articles to explore the latest advancements in shopping…
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More 16- and 17-year-olds are gaining the right to vote. Could this become the norm?
Votebeat reports on a trend where more 16- and 17-year-olds gain voting rights, starting in places like Newark, boosting civic…
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Undocumented children will be barred from Head Start preschool under new Trump rule
Chalkbeat reports that undocumented children will no longer qualify for Head Start preschool under a Trump administration policy…
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The cost of doing nothing: How tariffs could cut into peak season profits for e-commerce brands
Passport reports that e-commerce brands face rising tariffs, increasing compliance costs, and operational risks ahead of peak season, impacting…
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Behind the masks: Who are the people rounding up immigrants in California?
CalMatters reports on masked federal agents conducting immigration raids in California, sparking confusion and new legislative efforts to unmask…
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Apprenticeships for high schoolers are touted as the next big thing. One state leads the way
The Hechinger Report highlights Indiana’s Elkhart County leading in high school apprenticeships, offering students viable career paths beyond…
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A new study proves that criminalizing homelessness doesn’t reduce homelessness
Next City reports a study shows criminalizing homelessness does not reduce it, with many cities seeing increased rates…
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2 out of 5 child care teachers make so little they need public assistance to support their families
The Hechinger Report reports that 40% of child care teachers earn so little they need public assistance, highlighting severe pay inequities in the…
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How the Supreme Court ruled differently in immigration and criminal justice cases
The Marshall Project reports on Supreme Court rulings that weakened universal injunctions, impacting immigration laws while some criminal justice…
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One state's innovative approach to protecting domestic violence survivors
The Trace examines Ohio’s approach to helping to protect survivors of domestic…
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Most college students are taking online classes, but they’re paying just as much as in-person students
The Hechinger Report reports that online education costs equal or exceeds in-person tuition, which some students find…
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