WATCH THE LATEST EPISODE HERE On June 2nd, the Our Copa podcast will premiere ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kick off. The limited series traces the history of the World Cup and soccer fandom across the globe through a pro-democracy, anti-authoritarian lens. The English-language 6-episode podcast will kick
After a late-March federal cut, Miami’s 81-bed Catholic shelter for unaccompanied minors must close, disrupting foster care and family reunifications.
Ohio veterans criticize Gov. DeWine’s deployment of Guard troops to D.C., citing legal concerns and risks to public trust and military neutrality.
Governor Josh Stein visited Roanoke-Chowan Community College in North Carolina to emphasize the impact of a Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) grant on workforce training programs. The grant supports the Weld to Work Pipeline initiative, aimed at preparing residents for careers in welding and advanced manufacturing. The initiative is part
NorthWestern Energy Plans New Gas Plant NorthWestern Energy proposes a $300M natural gas power plant near Aberdeen, generating 131MW for 26,000 homes.
15 candidates compete for 5 seats on the Grand Rapids School Board. Election Day is Nov 3. Discover their views.
Book lovers gathered at Scranton Fringe’s Banned Books Brunch, reading from challenged or banned titles.
Teya Heller at Great Clips in Dickson City is hosting a cut-a-thon to support Wigs For Kids, benefiting children in need.
In the Midwest, ICE uses local police under 287(g) agreements, broadening immigration enforcement beyond raids.
Former NH Sen. John Sununu, working with a lobbying firm, sought tariff relief for corporations, raising consumer costs.
Americans are voting early in record numbers, driven by concerns about daily issues. Early voting offers flexible options.
Ohio Rep. Mike Turner, running for his 13th term, supports ongoing foreign conflicts, notably the Iran War, despite public disapproval.
A Georgia woman’s decision to adopt a gas station cashier’s baby transforms their lives, creating a unique family bond and redefining what family means.
Kim Roney challenges Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer again, advocating for public involvement and affordable transit.
Nebraska’s election climate is unique, with close races and unexpected competition, says Lorenz, as midterms loom.
Strong democracies depend on informed, engaged citizens — and that requires investing in the kind of education that prepares young people not just for careers, but for civic life. A newly announced partnership between two of North Carolina’s premier public universities is doing exactly that, expanding what students can learn and signaling a broader commitment to developing the next generation of community leaders, storytellers, and democratic participants.
Automated license plate readers were supposed to make communities safer — but a growing pattern of misuse is now prompting law enforcement agencies to rethink their reliance on the technology. In Madison County, Georgia, that rethinking has led to a clean break.
The Madison County sheriff’s office ended its use of Flock cameras, citing cost concerns and public scrutiny.
In Washoe County, Brett Taylor of TMFR works to enhance defensible space, though resources and awareness are limited.
North Carolinians should oppose a measure limiting local governments’ property tax authority, says Buncombe County.
Border crossings along the Arizona-Mexico line have dropped sharply in recent years — but people are still dying in the Sonoran Desert at a troubling rate. The gap between falling crossing numbers and stubbornly high death tolls is raising serious questions about where migrants are going, and why the desert keeps claiming lives even as fewer people attempt the journey.