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  1. power
    Yes, Activists Are Serious About Defunding the PoliceA new bill, created by the Movement for Black Lives, calls for a “time-bound plan” to close all federal prisons and divest from policing.
    By Bridget Read
  2. coronavirus
    When Will Schools Reopen?Everything we know about when it will be safe for schools to resume in-person classes — and what it will look like when they do.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen
  3. crime
    Phoenix Police Shot and Killed a Man Sitting in a Parked CarProtests have erupted after the shooting death of James Garcia, who was parked in his friend’s driveway when officers surrounded him with guns drawn.
    By Hannah Gold
  4. crime
    A Black Man Says He Was the Victim of an ‘Attempted Lynching’Vauhxx Booker says he was attacked by a group of white men who threatened to “get a noose.”
    By Amanda Arnold
  5. ask a boss
    ‘My Stressful Job Is Giving Me Panic Attacks, But I Feel Guilty Leaving’If you wait for an easy time to go, you could be waiting years.
    By Alison Green
  6. many mouths to feed
    The Secondhand Refrigerators Feeding New YorkersCommunity fridges across the city are fighting food insecurity, reducing waste, and uniting neighbors.
    By Brock Colyar
  7. the epstein case
    Prince Andrew Reportedly Too ‘Nervous’ to VacationSources say he is growing increasingly anxious in the wake of Ghislaine Maxwell’s arrest.
    By Claire Lampen
  8. coronavirus
    What Will College Be Like in the Fall?Most universities say they plan to resume in-person classes, but life on campus will be a lot different.
    By Erica Schwiegershausen
  9. power
    Amy Cooper Charged With Filing a False Police ReportAfter she called 911 and falsely claimed that a Black bird-watcher was threatening her life in Central Park.
    By Amanda Arnold
  10. vandalism
    Frederick Douglass Statue Vandalized Over July 4th WeekendThe statue was torn down from its base in a Rochester park and found near the edge of a gorge.
    By Claire Lampen
  13. climate crisis
    The Arctic Is On Fire, and We Should all Be Terrified“We always expected the Arctic to change faster than the rest of the globe. But I don’t think anyone expected the changes to happen this fast.”
    By Bridget Read
  14. power
    Breonna Taylor Was Shot and Killed by Police in Her Own HomeYet none of the officers involved in her killing have been arrested, and only one has been fired.
    By Bridget Read
  15. vanessa guillen
    What We Know About the Disappearance of Vanessa GuillenGuillen’s body has been identified, more than two months after the 20-year-old soldier disappeared from the Fort Hood Army base in Texas.
    By Hannah Gold
  16. how i get it done
    How I Get It Done: Writer and Activist Raquel Willis“I want to be someone holding the door open for the next person that comes through.”
    By Angelina Chapin
  17. crime
    Protester Dies After Car Plows Into Peaceful Seattle MarchSummer Taylor, 24, died in the hospital on Saturday. Diaz Love, who was also hit, remains in critical condition.
    By Claire Lampen
  18. the epstein case
    Everything We Know About Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s Alleged MadamShe has been arrested on charges related to Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex-trafficking ring, but allegations about her have swirled for years.
    By Amanda Arnold
  19. crime
    What We Know About the Killing of Elijah McClainThe 23-year-old died last year after police brutally detained him while he was walking home from a convenience store.
    By Claire Lampen
  20. protests
    How to Support the Struggle Against Police BrutalityOrganizations to donate to, and other actions to take to help demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other victims of police violence.
    By Claire Lampen
  21. the epstein case
    Ghislaine Maxwell Has Finally Been ArrestedShe’s accused of trafficking and abusing dozens of underage girls alongside Jeffrey Epstein.
    By Bridget Read
  22. work
    5 Vulnerable Workers on the Anxiety of Returning to the Office“They basically have the power of life or death over me right now.”
    As told to Anna Silman
  25. my two cents
    ‘I’m Sick of Living With My Boyfriend’s Parents to Save Money’You have to separate your financial quandary from your relationship quandary.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  26. power
    HUD Proposal Cuts Protections for Unhoused Trans PeopleIt would allow federally funded, same-sex homeless shelters to make admission determinations based on biological sex.
    By Claire Lampen
  27. animals
    Hundreds of Elephants Are Dying, and No One Knows Why“This is a mass die-off on a level that hasn’t been seen in a very, very long time.”
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  28. protests
    What’s Going on in CHOP, the Seattle Occupied Protest Zone?On July 1, police moved to clear out the occupied zone after Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan declared it an “unlawful assembly.”
    By Bridget Read
  29. crime
    Everything We Know About the Deeply Suspicious ‘Doomsday Couple’Months after two Idaho children were reported missing, police have confirmed they’ve been found dead.
    By Amanda Arnold
  30. whelp
    Don Jr. Attended a Maskless Mansion Party, NaturallyThe president’s son and his girlfriend were spotted at a packed Hampton’s party, where basically no one wore a mask for safety.
    By Claire Lampen
  31. power
    The Protests Aren’t Stopping Anytime SoonOne month into the nationwide uprising against police brutality, protesters have taken over City Hall Park in Manhattan to make their demands heard.
    By Bridget Read
  32. police brutality
    Is Ketamine the New Police Weapon Against Black Lives?Elijah McClain was injected with the drug, even though he was already handcuffed and helpless.
    By Angelina Chapin
  33. ask a boss
    ‘My Manager’s Venting Is Stressing Me Out’He is asking for emotional labor from you that he doesn’t have the right to expect.
    By Alison Green
  34. crime
    Everything We Know About the Killing of George FloydAll four officers involved in Floyd’s death have now been charged.
    By Hannah Gold
  37. wealth
    A Story Made Up Entirely of VillainsLori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli’s guilty plea in the college cheating scandal sparked a dramatic rift within their country club’s ranks.
    By Claire Lampen
  38. crime
    Golden State Killer to Plead Guilty to 13 MurdersJoseph DeAngelo, a former police officer who terrorized California in the 1970s and ’80s, faces life in prison without parole.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  39. location tbd
    Oh Great, More Mystery FireworksFor some reason the City of New York thinks residents would like to be treated to random, unpredictable, state-sponsored blasts.
    By Hannah Gold
  40. police brutality
    Cops in Riot Gear Stormed a Violin Vigil for Elijah McClainProtesters say police in Aurora, Colorado, dispersed a peaceful memorial for McClain using tear gas, pepper spray, and force.
    By Claire Lampen
  41. reproductive rights
    The Supreme Court Just Ruled to Protect Abortion RightsIt’s a big deal, and a huge relief for reproductive rights groups.
    By Hannah Gold
  42. trans rights
    What Really Happened to Layleen Polanco?Polanco, a trans woman, died in solitary confinement at Rikers last year. Now, damning details about her death have emerged.
    By Hannah Gold
  43. police killings
    Another Nightmarish Video of a Death in Police CustodyNewly released footage shows Tuscon police pinning down Carlos Ingram-Lopez for 12 minutes while he yells “I can’t breathe.”
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  44. crime
    A Black Teen Says Four White Men Lit Her Face on FireThe attack is being investigated as a hate crime.
    By Amanda Arnold
  45. my two cents
    ‘I Lost My Job, and My Debt Is Spiraling Out of Control’Start looking for new work. Pretty much anything will be better than trying to live off of $250 a week in New York.
    By Charlotte Cowles
  46. weather
    What Is This About a ‘Godzilla’ Dust Cloud?As a massive dust cloud from the Sahara sweeps over the Gulf Coast, experts worry about how it could affect those suffering from COVID-19.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  49. explainer
    What Is Qualified Immunity?A look at the legal doctrine that makes it nearly impossible to bring lawsuits against police officers.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  50. the bigger picture
    Taking Back the LensA collective bolstering visibility in photography invites you to “See in Black.”
    By the Cut
  51. crime
    What We Know About the Killing of Ahmaud ArberyArbery was out for a jog when Gregory and Travis McMichael chased him down in a truck, armed with guns. They’ve now been indicted on murder charges.
    By Bridget Read and Claire Lampen
  52. waves
    Don’t Call Her a FlukeAOC handily won her primary — and a wave of candidates inspired by her run are poised to win big, too.
    By Bridget Read
  53. power
    Is It Dangerous to Post Pictures of Protesters’ Faces?As images from protests circulate online, some fear that individuals will become targets.
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  54. power
    Jamaal Bowman’s Campaign Is More Than ExcitingHe’s a progressive outsider taking on a 73-year-old incumbent — and he could win. But no matter what happens, it feels like something’s shifted.
    By Bridget Read
  55. crime
    Porn Actor Ron Jeremy Charged With Raping 3 WomenHe faces a slew of abuse charges, including forcible rape and sexual battery.
    By Claire Lampen
  56. portfolio
    Solidarity at SeaRockaway surfers unite for Black Lives Matter.
    By Emilia Petrarca
  57. ask a boss
    ‘My Boss Knows I’m Trying to Leave and Won’t Stop Asking About It’He didn’t need to know you were job searching at all!
    By Alison Green
  58. how i get it done
    How I Get It Done: Representative Ilhan Omar“I believe if you want to make change, we have to be as bold as we can.”
    By Bridget Read
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