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Recent SCOTUS decisions threaten to uproot communities’ voting power
The race to push forward new redistricting maps will diminish the voting power of diverse communities. It is hard to overstate how radically the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling has already diminished the political power of Black voters in the United States. The decision has essentially set a new precedent for redistricting, firmly establishing that there is “no compelling interest” in using race to create a congressional map that increases Black voter representation.
How do newborns react to the smell of their fathers?
A new study tests the scent of fathers and newborns recognition of dad's smell
The Teddy Bear Doctor treats stuffies in need of care
Ruth Hasman's home in British Columbia is known as the teddy bear hospital -- a place where stuffies in need of repair receive the TLC they need.
Black and Latino voters face an affordability gap before the midterm Original
Affordability is a top issue for Americans and will be a key component in the 2026 midterms. Racial and ethnic minorities will be a crucial voting bloc in future elections, and given that they are some of the most vulnerable communities bearing the brunt of economic downturns, their opinions on the economy shouldn’t be overlooked.
A National Spelling Bee champion shares what it takes to win
The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee champ shares what it takes to spell it right in 2026.
Democratizing data pathways through partnerships to enhance well-being
Public data can be a critical tool enabling communities to improve transparency and hold local governments accountable. However, many local communities lack both the practical tools and the policy environment needed for real change.
Collaborative Archaeology Field Schools: Perspectives from the Central California Coast
Archaeological field schools are a critical component of undergraduate and graduate student training and professional development, particularly for individuals pursuing field-based employment (Heath-Stout and Hannigan Reference Heath-Stout and Hannigan2020; Morrison Reference Morrison2012; Warner et al. Reference Warner, Eichner and Campbell2024).
Eroding the American Dream through federal policy shifts
The actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have significantly impacted communities across the country and contributed to a of immigrants into the United States. An indirect consequence of the sharp rise in deportation enforcement is its chilling effect on civic engagement; by intimidating immigrants into withdrawing from public life, these policies not only undermine their sense of belonging but also fundamentally obstruct their ability to pursue the American Dream.
ICE is disrupting societal norms and democratic ideals
A growing immigration enforcement crisis faces the nation as communities across the country are being targeted by the aggressive implementation of deportation policy. Several cities facing challenges from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions are filing lawsuits to stop raids in their jurisdictions, limit federal enforcement power, and oversee ICE procedures, including requiring that ICE agents do not wear masks to cover their faces.
ICE: A predictable pattern of tragedy in Minneapolis
SANCHEZ: The training academy for these officers I understand has been slashed from what used to be 22 weeks, which we might argue might not even be enough, just down to 47 days. What does this reduction in training mean on the ground? RAY: The lack of training leads to mistakes, and in law enforcement mistakes get people killed. The watering down of standards for training is extremely troubling and problematic.
ICE expansion has outpaced accountability. What are the remedies?
ICE has deported roughly 540,000 people since Trump took office for his second presidential term in January 2025. On January 7, 2026, an ICE agent killed an American citizen. Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother living in Minneapolis, was shot to death in her vehicle by ICE agent Jonathan Ross. Good’s death is now ruled a homicide by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
ICE expansion has outpaced accountability. What are the remedies?
ICE has deported roughly 540,000 people since Trump took office for his second presidential term in January 2025. On January 7, 2026, an ICE agent killed an American citizen. Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother living in Minneapolis, was shot to death in her vehicle by ICE agent Jonathan Ross. Good’s death is now ruled a homicide by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
How citizens and local governments can advance data-driven policymaking together
Asmistrust in government data growsnationwide, cities and municipal governments can play an important role in rebuilding public confidence. Their close connection to residents and role in delivering services place them in a strong position to model data governance that is transparent, participatory, and grounded in community priorities. Over the past year, the Equitable Community Data Pathways project team has worked in support of this goal.
College Game Day personality Lee Corso is retiring
On Saturday, the college football personality Lee Corso announced he was retiring from the broadcast and the network he joined back in 1987.
What does the erosion of trust in data mean for equity in policymaking?
Working with communities to develop policies that advance their collective well-being requires a high-level of trust building. Trust is the foundational element that enables confidence with multiple actors; it offers a pathway for honesty, open communication, and reliability in mutual understanding. Communities view themselves as coequal partners to elevate the knowledge base and priorities for policymakers and the policymaking process.
How the Los Angeles protests fit into conservative immigration strategy
National & World News Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Simon Hankinson, senior research fellow in the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation, talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about federal efforts to enforce immigration law.
How immigration policy shifts are affecting Latino families
Although widespread mass deportations across the country—as promised by the Trump campaign—have not yet occurred, Trump has prioritized border enforcement and the deportation of immigrants. Through a series of executive orders, the president has taken immediate steps to emphasize border enforcement and the deportation of a broad range of immigrants.
Hispanic families in N.M. want affordability, housing and immigrant protection
New Mexico’s Hispanic families clearly state that affordability, housing and protecting immigrant rights are high priorities based on a recent national survey that included an oversample of New Mexicans . The survey, conducted by BSP Research on behalf of UnidosUS and AP-OD, highlights the pressing issues on the minds of Hispanic families with young children in New Mexico.
Executive order on birthright citizenship temporarily blocked as states sue
NPR's Juana Summers talks with California Attorney General Rob Bonta about President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship with a new executive order.
More action is required for communities to be equal partners in data governance
Many localities have recently started to invest in collecting and using data to provide public services. The broad movement toward data-driven policy in municipalities across the country is a positive step toward addressing inequalities through well-informed policy decisions.
The Native American vote in the 2024 presidential election
The 2024 American Electorate Voter Poll, conducted by the African American Research Collaborative (AARC) and BSP Research, has a nationally representative sample of Native American voters (n=500) that ensures Native American voters’ voices are included in the discussion of this historic election. This oversample was supported by First Nations Development Institute and is designed to be representative of the Native American electorate.
America’s immigrant voters and the 2024 presidential election
America’s evolving demographics have long influenced the outcome of presidential elections, but one subgroup within the electorate—foreign-born or first-generation immigrant voters—has been relatively understudied in the mainstream political sphere. With a diverse mix of ethnic and racial identities, political views, and fast-growing cohorts in critical swing states, migrants have been at the center of a politically divisive debate over immigration.
Biden’s apology for boarding schools may boost Native American vote for Arizona Democrats
On October 25, 2024, President Biden chose Arizona as the backdrop for his apology on behalf of the American government to Tribal communities for the forced participation of Native American children in boarding schools across the country. Among the key battleground states, Arizona has the largest . Biden won the state of Arizona by just under 10,500 votes in 2020—a fact that further underscores the decisive role Native Americans may play in the 2024 presidential election.
Expanding the care economy will be huge for Latino families
With economic concerns dominating voters’ minds as voting begins across the country, the Harris-Walz campaign is hoping their investment in the “care economy” will help make up ground on Trump’s advantage with voters on this issue, and ultimately help them win the presidential race. The care economy is based on a set of policies aimed at helping parents and other caregivers with the costs of taking care of family members, which has skyrocketed over time.
LGBTQ+ voters are a consequential voting bloc in the 2024 election cycle
Over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced since 2023 alone in the U.S., ranging from limiting drag shows to outlawing gender-affirming health care. These bills have almost all been introduced by Republican lawmakers throughout state legislatures with 77 bills becoming law last year. Even bills that do not become law have a negative impact on the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community.
Race is a key factor in the 2024 presidential election
“I don’t know, is she Indian or is she Black?” Referring to Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump made this statement at the National Association of Black Journalists. Statements like this one, and others, have made race and racism dominant themes over the last several election cycles, and 2024 has continued that trend, with some important nuances associated with the Democratic presidential nomination of Vice President Harris.
How economic concerns are shaping the youth vote in 2024
Brookings researchers have spent the last year exploring the nuances of one of the most important sub-groups of the electorate, the youth vote, which typically refers to those aged 18 to 29. Our work has highlighted the prospect of this group underperforming in turnout due to low enthusiasm with both candidates and potentially moving toward Trump in higher numbers. But much has changed in the United States over the past two months, especially in the political world.
Can Biden’s Supreme Court reform announcement provide a boost with Democrats?
President Biden has unveiled an ambitious proposal to significantly reform the Supreme Court by pushing for 18-year term limits, which would be a major move away from the lifetime appointments they currently have. The president also stated his support for an ethics code for the Court that would contain an enforcement mechanism and a constitutional amendment that would reverse their ruling earlier this month providing presidents with immunity for actions they take while in office.
How an abandoned baby bird was rescued in a warm tortilla
SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Tortillas aren't just delicious. They can also save lives. True story. AMEE SMITH: There was a barn owl that needed picked up. It was possibly wrapped in a tortilla. You know, of course, you're instantly invested in that. DETROW: Amee Smith is an animal rehabber with the Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Amarillo, Texas. She was dispatched to a home where an abandoned baby bird, a Mississippi kite, was being kept alive by the warmth of a tortilla.
Health care costs are a top concern for voters in the 2024 election
Although overshadowed in the national political discourse by discussions about the importance of the economy, immigration, or abortion, voters have expressed that health care continues to be one of their highest priorities. In fact, a May 2024 poll by Pew found that health care was the third-highest issue priority for voters, garnering a robust 57% from respondents.
Latino voting behavior: Bad polling leads to bad assumptions
Relying on national samples with very limited representation of Latino respondents, an array of national news stories have projected former President Trump to capture a larger share of the Latino vote than he did in his 2020 loss to President Biden. In this post, we point out some of the limitations associated with national polls that make projections for Latino voting behavior to help illustrate how polls can lead to inaccurate inferences.
Supporting a community-led data infrastructure to build local and equitable governance that advances policy
This project originated from the observation that while many communities (particularly low-income communities and communities of color) want to lead data collection efforts that enable them to create and implement their own policy and programmatic agendas, traditional research designs and ecosystems do not generally enable this type of community leadership and engagement.
Immigration policy could determine the next president of the United States
Recently, passage of a highly anticipated bipartisan immigration and foreign aid bill was killed by former President Trump, a fierce opponent of a border deal who lobbied Republicans to vote against the bill even though it contained many items that they initially supported. Even Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell bowed to Trump’s wishes and voted against it despite leading the development of the legislation and garnering support for it within his party.
Nvidia Set to Post Stellar Growth, Showing AI Isn’t Just Hype: US Earnings Week Ahead
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Murdered and missing women is the top issue facing Native American communities heading into the 2024 elections
This election season, Native American voters will play an important role by influencing the outcome of several Senate and congressional races across the country, which also means they will influence who wins electoral college votes in several states. What remains unknown is how the two major presidential candidates will respond to top issues affecting Native American voters and their communities.
Iran's overarching strategy in attacking targets in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about Iran's strategy after attacking targets in Iraq, Syria and Pakistan. Copyright 2024 NPR
Retailers Burlington, T.J. Maxx Sales Rebound as Shoppers Want Discounts
Value retailers are holding up against a broader spending pullback as persistent anxiety over the economy and a softening job market drive shoppers to seek out discounts and deals.
Apple, McDonald’s, Airbnb to Strip Away GDP Gloss: US Earnings Week Ahead
Household names as disparate as Apple Inc., Airbnb Inc. and McDonald’s Corp. are expected to strip away the gloss of the latest economic data with their results next week, painting a more muted picture of US consumer health.
JPMorgan, Citi Prepare for Fed’s Higher-For-Longer Approach: US Earnings Week Ahead Original
Follow Bloomberg reporters as they uncover some of the biggest financial crimes of the modern era. This documentary-style series follows investigative journalists as they uncover the truth.
Medicaid funding to address gun violence appears promising for some states
Gun violence is a growing threat to public health Gun violence and accidental gun deaths in the United States have become a serious threat to public health in recent years. Even worse, all indicators suggest casualties due to guns will continue rising. There has been a steep increase in suicides and murders involving guns over the past decade, reaching record or near-record highs.
Air Force secretary: Hold on confirmations is a 'disruption to military leadership'
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Air Force secretary: Hold on confirmations is a 'disruption to military leadership'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall about accusations that Sen. Tommy Tuberville is putting national security at risk by blocking Pentagon confirmations in protest. Copyright 2023 NPR
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