The of the was about highlighting ordinary Americans, and the second night was about putting the spotlight on its leaders — the figures who dominated the party in decades prior and those who hope to take the reins in the decades ahead. It cast and Kamala Harris as the people at the center who can serve as the bond — though other people did most of the talking, including, perhaps most notably, former second lady . She wove her family’s story into America’s story.“Love makes us flexible and resilient,” she said as . “It allows us to become more than ourselves together, and though it can’t...…The of the was about highlighting ordinary Americans, and the second night was about putting the spotlight on its leaders — the figures who dominated the party in decades prior and those who hope to take the reins in the decades ahead. It cast and Kamala Harris as the people at the center who can serve as the bond — though other people did most of the talking, including, perhaps most notably, former second lady . She wove her family’s story into America’s story.“Love makes us flexible and resilient,” she said as . “It allows us to become more than ourselves together, and though it can’t...WW…

Erica, an Indiana mom, was working part time last spring as a computer scientist. At the same time, she was taking care of her first-grader, preschooler, and toddler at home, with schools and day care centers in the area shuttered due to the pandemic.During one of her work shifts, she was nursing her toddler while trying to read at her desk, “and he swung his leg, and it somehow landed in my tea, and it kicked the teacup over,” she told sociologist Jessica Calarco and her team as part of a study of pandemic parenting. “Tea all over both of us, all over the desk, all over the chair, all over...…Erica, an Indiana mom, was working part time last spring as a computer scientist. At the same time, she was taking care of her first-grader, preschooler, and toddler at home, with schools and day care centers in the area shuttered due to the pandemic.During one of her work shifts, she was nursing her toddler while trying to read at her desk, “and he swung his leg, and it somehow landed in my tea, and it kicked the teacup over,” she told sociologist Jessica Calarco and her team as part of a study of pandemic parenting. “Tea all over both of us, all over the desk, all over the chair, all over...WW…

The walls at the high school Leanne Nunes attended in the Bronx were painted a color she likes to call “penitentiary beige.”The cafeteria, located in the basement, had no windows. About half of her classrooms didn’t have windows, either. “It felt kind of jail-like,” Nunes, now a first-year student at Howard University, told Vox. “It felt like the building itself was trying to keep you in.”And the lack of resources went beyond the physical space. Laptops for students were often old or broken. Students struggled to get access to the classes they wanted. For example, the school could only...…The walls at the high school Leanne Nunes attended in the Bronx were painted a color she likes to call “penitentiary beige.”The cafeteria, located in the basement, had no windows. About half of her classrooms didn’t have windows, either. “It felt kind of jail-like,” Nunes, now a first-year student at Howard University, told Vox. “It felt like the building itself was trying to keep you in.”And the lack of resources went beyond the physical space. Laptops for students were often old or broken. Students struggled to get access to the classes they wanted. For example, the school could only...WW…

Four years ago, to protest then-President Donald Trump’s newly enacted ban on travel from primarily Muslim-majority countries. A year ago, they were after he was impeached on charges of obstruction and abuse of power. Three months ago, some were and to prepare for potential election violence from his supporters.And three weeks ago, they were watching those supporters storm the US Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of a democratic election and keep Trump in power.Now, Trump has finally left office, despite his constant threats that he wouldn’t. But the impact on the American...…Four years ago, to protest then-President Donald Trump’s newly enacted ban on travel from primarily Muslim-majority countries. A year ago, they were after he was impeached on charges of obstruction and abuse of power. Three months ago, some were and to prepare for potential election violence from his supporters.And three weeks ago, they were watching those supporters storm the US Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of a democratic election and keep Trump in power.Now, Trump has finally left office, despite his constant threats that he wouldn’t. But the impact on the American...WW…

The president intends to reverse some of Trump’s biggest restrictions.President Joe Biden on Thursday plans to make it easier for providers around the world to offer the full range of reproductive health care.The president repealing the policy sometimes known as the “global gag rule,” which bans groups abroad that receive US aid from performing or even discussing abortion. Also called the Mexico City policy, it was first enacted by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. It then became something of a political light switch, turned off by every Democratic president and on by every...…The president intends to reverse some of Trump’s biggest restrictions.President Joe Biden on Thursday plans to make it easier for providers around the world to offer the full range of reproductive health care.The president repealing the policy sometimes known as the “global gag rule,” which bans groups abroad that receive US aid from performing or even discussing abortion. Also called the Mexico City policy, it was first enacted by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. It then became something of a political light switch, turned off by every Democratic president and on by every...WW…

Five days ago, a mob stormed the US Capitol, the seat of American government and — supposedly — one of the most secure and heavily guarded buildings in the country.Now lawmakers, security officials, and voters are trying to piece together what happened, and more details are emerging about the security failures that led to a siege . And many are pointing to evidence of complicity by police officers who appeared to stand by or even assist rioters whose actions ended up causing a fellow officer’s death.On Monday, Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said “several” officers have been...…Five days ago, a mob stormed the US Capitol, the seat of American government and — supposedly — one of the most secure and heavily guarded buildings in the country.Now lawmakers, security officials, and voters are trying to piece together what happened, and more details are emerging about the security failures that led to a siege . And many are pointing to evidence of complicity by police officers who appeared to stand by or even assist rioters whose actions ended up causing a fellow officer’s death.On Monday, Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said “several” officers have been...WW…

Money..Public health experts have been repeating this same refrain since the summer, when many states and cities reopened businesses like bars, restaurants, and gyms — all areas where the coronavirus is thought to spread readily — without a clear plan to reopen school buildings. And the call has only gotten louder in recent weeks as cases skyrocket in a third viral wave and officials close schools while keeping indoor dining open.For example, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on November 18 that in the city in response to rising cases — but gyms and reduced-capacity indoor dining...…Money..Public health experts have been repeating this same refrain since the summer, when many states and cities reopened businesses like bars, restaurants, and gyms — all areas where the coronavirus is thought to spread readily — without a clear plan to reopen school buildings. And the call has only gotten louder in recent weeks as cases skyrocket in a third viral wave and officials close schools while keeping indoor dining open.For example, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on November 18 that in the city in response to rising cases — but gyms and reduced-capacity indoor dining...WW…

Biden has broken the votes record set by Obama in 2008.to become the next president of the United States. And he’s gotten the most votes of anyone ever to run for the US presidency.With , Biden broke the record , who received about 69.5 million votes to win in 2008. The 75 million number puts Biden at more than 50 percent of the popular vote, with President Trump taking 48 percent. Trump has now also broken Obama’s record, having passed the 70 million mark.The 2020 election is on pace for a record turnout, with at least 159.8 million Americans voting, . That’s the highest turnout rate among...…Biden has broken the votes record set by Obama in 2008.to become the next president of the United States. And he’s gotten the most votes of anyone ever to run for the US presidency.With , Biden broke the record , who received about 69.5 million votes to win in 2008. The 75 million number puts Biden at more than 50 percent of the popular vote, with President Trump taking 48 percent. Trump has now also broken Obama’s record, having passed the 70 million mark.The 2020 election is on pace for a record turnout, with at least 159.8 million Americans voting, . That’s the highest turnout rate among...WW…

This Oregon ballot measure is part of a bigger movement.Advocates of universal preschool just scored a key local victory, with Multnomah County, Oregon — which includes the city of Portland — approving a ballot measure supporters called , according to and .The initiative, also known as Measure 26-214, will provide tuition-free preschool to all 3- and 4-year-olds whose parents want it, while also raising the pay of preschool teachers. The county will pay for the program with a tax on high-income residents.The measure is especially important since a lack of affordable child care remains an...…This Oregon ballot measure is part of a bigger movement.Advocates of universal preschool just scored a key local victory, with Multnomah County, Oregon — which includes the city of Portland — approving a ballot measure supporters called , according to and .The initiative, also known as Measure 26-214, will provide tuition-free preschool to all 3- and 4-year-olds whose parents want it, while also raising the pay of preschool teachers. The county will pay for the program with a tax on high-income residents.The measure is especially important since a lack of affordable child care remains an...WW…

Trump once called Cameron a “star.” Now many question the Kentucky attorney general’s handling of the Taylor case.Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron began his announcement of the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case on Wednesday by offering condolences to Taylor’s family.“Every day, this family wakes up to the realization that someone they loved is no longer with them,” he said. “There’s nothing I can offer today to take away the grief and heartache this family is experiencing as a result of losing a child, a niece, a sister, and a friend.”But, Cameron went on, “the criminal...…Trump once called Cameron a “star.” Now many question the Kentucky attorney general’s handling of the Taylor case.Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron began his announcement of the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case on Wednesday by offering condolences to Taylor’s family.“Every day, this family wakes up to the realization that someone they loved is no longer with them,” he said. “There’s nothing I can offer today to take away the grief and heartache this family is experiencing as a result of losing a child, a niece, a sister, and a friend.”But, Cameron went on, “the criminal...WW…