From Trayvon Martin to George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement continues to highlight Black lives lost to police and racial injustice.
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Death penalty: Which states use it, which don’t and how it’s changed over time
The death penalty has been used in the U.S. since 1608. But various Supreme Court rulings have limited its use. Here’s why it’s controversial.
Here’s why more young people are starting to unionize in new industries
From Amazon workers to teachers to millennials in tech, unions are gaining in popularity. Here’s how unions started and where they’re headed.
Women hold more leadership roles than ever but there’s still a gender pay gap. Here’s why.
Is the wage gap real? We have Kamala as our vice president and more female CEOs than ever before, but women of all races are making less than men.
Here’s how electric vehicles can cut global warming
Electric vehicles have become a hot trend. But how much better are they for the environment than standard gas or diesel-powered cars?
What is an NFT? Here’s why some are paying millions for digital art
The NFT, or non-fungible token, market is exploding. Why pay $200K for an NBA Top Shot highlight of LeBron dunking? Here’s the NFT mania, explained.
What is the Paris Agreement? How the fight against global warming became a political issue
The Paris climate agreement aims to combat global warming, but some politicians think it’s unfair to Americans. Here’s why the U.S. has rejoined.
How close are we to WWIII?
Fears are mounting around the world following the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani – but is World War 3 about to happen?