What the REAL ID delay tells us about implementing proof-of-citizenship laws
Votebeat reports that delays in implementing REAL ID reveal potential challenges for proof-of-citizenship laws in voting, risking voter…
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‘We’re still living with the aftermath’: Floridians brace for fresh hurricane season
Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Guardian talk to Florida residents who have been impacted by increasingly strong and frequent…
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4 ways the US military is embracing commercial technology
Uniqode looked at how the Department of Defense integrates innovations from tech companies into the country’s national security…
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‘We the People’ includes all Americans – but July 4 is a reminder that democracy remains a work in progress
The Conversation focuses on how the overall expansion of voting rights and a historical understanding of “We the People” shows that everyone…
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Why the health care industry is one of the biggest cybercrime targets
Free NPI Lookup examined HHS data and other sources to explore the scale of health care data breaches over the last…
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5 surprising opioid use disorder statistics
Charlie Health reports that nearly 10% of Americans have a drug use disorder, with many not receiving necessary treatment amid ongoing opioid…
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The Feds are offering migrants cash to self-deport. Lawyers call these incentives misleading.
The Marshall Project reports on the misleading promises by DHS to incentivize self-deportation, raising serious legal concerns for…
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Tenant screening inaccuracies and the people they hurt
TurboTenant reports 1 in 7 tenant screenings contain inaccuracies, impacting both landlords and tenants, causing potential eviction and legal…
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These 4 states were caught sharing personal health data with Big Tech
The Markup reports four states shared sensitive health data with tech firms through online health exchanges, raising privacy…
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The hidden dangers in your home: What the data says about furniture and appliance injuries
CheapInsurance.com reports that everyday appliances like refrigerators and ovens cause thousands of injuries each year, often from normal…
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5 surprising stats on alcohol use disorder
Charlie Health reports that alcohol use disorder affects over 29 million Americans, with rising deaths and a significant treatment…
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The decline of American happiness: Why the US is falling behind in global rankings
Spokeo explores why happiness is declining in the U.S. and how growing divides are pushing the country down in global well-being…
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Which news sources do Americans trust the most and least in 2025?
YouGov reports that trust in American media is sharply divided by political lines, with The Weather Channel as the most trusted…
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Are local officials duty-bound to certify elections? Arizona ruling creates new doubt
Votebeat reports that a recent court ruling challenges the long-held presumption in Arizona that supervisors have no discretion when certifying…
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How one state reduced its overdose death rate by 32% in a year
Healthbeat reports New York state cut overdose deaths by 32% through increased harm reduction services and treatment, reflecting national…
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‘All public health is local’: Experts sound alarm on consequences of HHS shuttering regional offices
Healthbeat reports HHS is closing five regional offices, risking public health support and services like Head Start amidst staff…
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19 photos of Juneteenth celebrations over the years
Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to…
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Texas lawmakers hear concerns about bill to require proof of citizenship for voting
Votebeat reports on concerns from Democratic lawmakers and Texas voters that a GOP-backed bill to require citizenship proof from voters could…
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IDs through the ages: How people have proven their identity over time
Spokeo examined the history of identification and its evolution throughout the centuries, from seals to…
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The 10 hottest cities in the US, ranked by temperature
Redfin compiled a list of the hottest cities in the U.S. to help you stay safe in a warming world—whether you’re heat-averse and looking for…
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Why we still don’t have enough solid data on pregnancy in prison
The Marshall Project highlights a new report that sheds light on pregnant people behind bars, but misses their lived…
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How to tell if a profile is fake
PeopleWin explains how to spot fake internet profiles on social media and potentially uncover who is actually behind…
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Arizona voters face more scrutiny of their citizenship and residency after judge upholds 2022 laws
Votebeat reports that after a judge upheld 2022 voting laws, the checks by election officials are likely to disproportionately affect naturalized…
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Without AmeriCorps rural communities will lose essential social services
The Daily Yonder looks into how, after the Department of Government Efficiency cut over $400 million worth of AmeriCorps grants across the country,…
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Why Trump wants to ban barcodes on ballots, and what it means for voters and election officials
Votebeat reveals that President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting a technology which helps speed up vote counting could be costly if…
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Trump is targeting sanctuary cities. But what is a sanctuary city, anyway?
Next City explains that sanctuary cities, which aim to limit collaboration with federal immigration enforcement, are legal—but they have long been…
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After years apart, they found their loved ones experiencing homelessness
CalMatters reveals what happened when two people were able to reconnect with their relatives experiencing homelessness after reading a CalMatters…
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There’s a lot to learn about crime. Trump’s orders are making it harder to get answers.
The Marshall Project reports that so far the Trump administration has cut funds for tracking bad cops, shootings and violent extremism, canceled…
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The defining diet of every decade for the past 100 years
Hers explores what history can teach us about diet and…
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Latinas hold more state legislature seats than ever before
The 19th reports that 214 Latinas hold seats in state legislatures nationwide, up from 192 in 2024, and they aren’t the only ones to set…
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