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The Lasting Impact of George Floyd Protests on American Society

Thomas Chatterton Williams reflects on how the 2020 murder of George Floyd ignited a transformative era in U.S. racial politics, producing both progress and deep divisions that persist today.

Par Leo Maxwell • 03 Aug 2025 • 3 MIN

Protesters assemble in Manhattan on June 15, 2020, demonstrating against George Floyd's death.

President Trump fired the Labor Department official responsible for compiling U.S. employment statistics after disagreeing with the recent jobs report.

Trump’s Crackdown on Government Data Signals Authoritarian Tendencies

By dismissing the Labor Department’s top employment statistician over an unfavorable jobs report, the president highlights a pattern of undermining facts to fit his narrative.

Par Leo Maxwell • 3 MIN

Neighbors Taken by ICE Spark Grassroots Resistance in Pasadena

After immigration raids disrupted their community, Pasadena residents banded together to oppose ICE actions, driven by personal experience and a growing sense of urgency.

Par Leo Maxwell • 3 MIN

Judicial Defiance: When Lower Courts Challenge the Supreme Court's Authority

Recent actions by lower federal courts reveal a troubling trend of defiance and evasion of Supreme Court orders, raising concerns about judicial overreach and the balance of power within the judiciary.

Par Eleanor Vance • 6 MIN

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A mobile health clinic hosted by UNICEF and Medecins du Monde in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, last year.

UNICEF Staff Freed After Three Weeks in Captivity Amid Rising Kidnappings in Haiti

Five UNICEF workers were released after a three-week hostage ordeal in Haiti, highlighting a growing trend of kidnappings by gangs financing their operations through ransom demands.

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President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meet in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Monday.

Europe’s Subtle Strategy with Trump Yields Noticeable Diplomatic Gains

European leaders employed a tactful approach of praise and restraint during President Trump’s Scotland visit, successfully influencing his positions on key issues like Gaza aid and NATO commitments.

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Answering Your Top Questions on Education and Student Financing

Our experts respond to readers' inquiries on student loans, Pell Grants, and changes in graduate education financing.

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Trump Faces Consequences of Eroded Trust in the Justice Department

The Trump administration's efforts to manage the Jeffrey Epstein controversy have exposed the significant damage done to the Justice Department's independence and credibility, raising questions about political loyalty overriding the rule of law.

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Inside the Trump Family’s Cryptocurrency Ambitions and Regulatory Influence

President Trump is reshaping federal regulations in ways that could significantly benefit his family's cryptocurrency ventures, sparking ethical and constitutional concerns.

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Manufacturing operations at a plastics plant in Silvassa, India.

Why the U.S.-India Tariff Standoff Holds Global Significance

As tariff negotiations stall, the economic and strategic partnership between the United States and India faces critical challenges amid their shared competition with China.

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New York Police Department officers stand solemnly as the body of Officer Didarul Islam is transported from a Manhattan hospital early Tuesday morning following a fatal shooting in Midtown.

Community Gathers in Mourning for Fallen Officer Didarul Islam

Didarul Islam, a respected New York City police officer and devoted family man, is mourned by his Bangladeshi community following a deadly Midtown shooting.

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Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Found Guilty of Procedural Fraud and Bribery

A Colombian judge has convicted ex-president Álvaro Uribe of bribing former paramilitaries to retract damaging testimonies, marking a landmark ruling in the country's political history.

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The Lasting Impact of George Floyd Protests on American Society

Trump’s Crackdown on Government Data Signals Authoritarian Tendencies

Neighbors Taken by ICE Spark Grassroots Resistance in Pasadena

Judicial Defiance: When Lower Courts Challenge the Supreme Court's Authority

More in This Category

UNICEF Staff Freed After Three Weeks in Captivity Amid Rising Kidnappings in Haiti

Europe’s Subtle Strategy with Trump Yields Noticeable Diplomatic Gains

Answering Your Top Questions on Education and Student Financing

Trump Faces Consequences of Eroded Trust in the Justice Department

Inside the Trump Family’s Cryptocurrency Ambitions and Regulatory Influence

Why the U.S.-India Tariff Standoff Holds Global Significance

Community Gathers in Mourning for Fallen Officer Didarul Islam

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Found Guilty of Procedural Fraud and Bribery

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