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America Is Making It Harder to Become American
For many immigrants, becoming a U.S. citizen is the culmination of years of hard work, paperwork, and patience. It can mean finally voting in an […]
The Jobs Market That Won’t Let You In
The latest U.S. employment figures present a curious contradiction. Layoffs remain unusually low, yet employers are barely adding workers. For people who already have jobs, […]
When Saving Medicaid Money Could Cost States More
Starting in January 2027, millions of lower-income Americans enrolled in Medicaid will face a new requirement that has been presented as a way to reduce […]
When Firefighter Gear Becomes Toxic
Firefighters put on protective gear because the job they are about to do can kill them. The heavy coats, pants, gloves, and hoods that make […]
Where Is the Opioid Settlement Money Going?
When opioid manufacturers, distributors, and other companies agreed to pay billions of dollars to settle lawsuits over their role in the nation’s opioid crisis, the […]
America’s Historic Drop in Homicides Deserves More Attention
For years, Americans have been told that crime is one of the country’s most pressing problems. Political campaigns have been built around fears of rising […]
Why States Are Worried About SNAP
For decades, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, has operated as a partnership between the federal government and the states. The federal […]
The Battle Over the 25-Foot Rule
A person standing on a sidewalk with a smartphone can now document events that previously might have gone unnoticed. A traffic stop, a protest, an […]
Kash Patel’s Spoiler Problem
For generations, successful law enforcement investigations have depended on a simple principle: keep suspects guessing. Whether investigators are pursuing a fugitive, dismantling a conspiracy, or […]