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Beyond TikTok ban: How one state is grappling with teens and scrolling - Teens and officials recognize social media can have both positive and harmful effects on mental health. New York state is seeking a middle ground on finding solutions.
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Focus - Competing pressures of activism, order test US colleges - As calls for campus order and safety rise alongside voices of anti-Israel protest, colleges and their leaders are facing an extraordinary test. The pressures are coming from both inside and outside.2 days ago
Trump hush money trial after Week 1: Fees, favors, and a tabloid publisher -- The role of David Pecker in Donald Trump's hush money trial has underscored how much Mr. Trump and tabloid publishing have had in common.2 days ago
How a pioneering library pays forward its proud legacy (video) -- The revival of a cultural institution means so much more if the community it serves makes use of it. In this companion video to his reported story, the Monitor's videographer takes us inside Western Library in Louisville, Kentucky, to show both its innovative drive and its public reception.2 days ago
Trump may lose immunity case – but in a way that gives him a big win -- The Supreme Court Thursday weighed former President Donald Trump's claim that he has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts while he was in office.3 days ago
To combat racism and antisemitism, John Eaves empowers college students -- A former Georgia politician, who is Black and Jewish, saw an opportunity to bring students from both those groups together. His approach offers a timely model for civil discourse on campus.3 days ago
Sam Schultz: A heart for service on the US-Mexico border -- Aid worker Sam Schultz came out of retirement to organize volunteers, food, water, and shelter for migrants coming over the border.3 days ago
First Look -- TikTok's 270-day countdown starts today. What could happen to the app? -- President Joe Biden signed a bill that would force TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest from the app or face a nationwide ban. But legal fights are expected, and the effects won't immediately be apparent. Here's what to know.4 days ago
First Look -- Republican lawmakers see success with campaign against college DEI programs -- Conservatives are banning diversity, equity, and inclusion centers and initiatives at state universities – changing long-established norms in these schools' programs.4 days ago
A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild? -- As the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case Thursday on whether presidents have absolute immunity, trust in the high court remains near historic lows.5 days ago
Less Rose Garden, more travel: Biden energizes his campaign -- President Biden has been more visible as of late, traveling to battleground states and emphasizing key issues like abortion. It signals a new, more vigorous phase in the campaign.5 days ago
First Look -- As graduation approaches, colleges struggle to balance free speech and safety -- Protests over the Israel-Hamas war are shadowing U.S. colleges' and universities' preparations for graduation ceremonies. The institutions face the responsibility to keep students safe while still honoring their free speech rights.5 days ago
First Look -- Librarians, students, and lawmakers have a new strategy. Ban the book bans. -- Book bans often target discussions of gender and sexuality. A growing movement in state legislatures – with the help of librarians – is seeking to end book bans for good.5 days ago
Columbia's president called the police. Students say they don't know who to trust. -- Protests against the war in Gaza have led to a breakdown of trust on an Ivy League campus. What lessons does Columbia hold for campuses nationwide?6 days ago