Justices to Hear Major Challenge to Partisan Gerrymandering

By ADAM LIPTAK June 19, 2017 WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it would consider whether partisan gerrymandering violates the Constitution, potentially setting the stage for a ruling that could for the first time impose limits on...

7 Sailors Emerged From Diverse Backgrounds to Pursue a Common Cause

By DAVE PHILIPPS June 19, 2017 The seven sailors who died when the destroyer Fitzgerald collided with a container ship last weekend were a snapshot of the nation they served: an immigrant from the Philippines whose father served in the Navy before him; a...

Amazon’s Takeover of Whole Foods and the Implications for Black America’s Health

Last week’s news that Amazon acquired luxury grocery store chain Whole Foods rocked the business world. There have been countless articles speculating on Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ new net worth—with some saying he is on track for becoming the richest...