To be a Black man in America
A police car blocks entry onto the Hernando DeSoto Bridge in Memphis, Tennessee Tuesday night, May 11, 2021. A crack was discovered on the Hernando DeSoto bridge Tuesday. Traffic has…
Abortion ballot measures could lift Dems in U.S. House races, campaign chief says
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene speaks at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 19, 2023. DelBene spoke to reporters Friday, May 17, 2024, about how…
Biden administration seeks to speed some asylum cases with new immigration docket
Asylum seekers board a bus en route to a shelter in New York City on May 18, 2023. The Biden administration announced changes Thursday, May 16, 2024, meant to speed…
‘No Evidence To Convict’: Jury Foreman Explains Acquittal In Kaneshiro, Mitsunaga Trial
Prosecutors presented only circumstantial evidence that left room for reasonable doubt, a juror said.
The Weekly News Quiz: May 17
Test your knowledge of national and international news events with The Conversation’s weekly quiz.
Hawaiian Electric Shareholders Overwhelmingly Supported Exec Pay Raises In 2023
The board didn’t consider wildfire mitigation in executive performance metrics.
John Pritchett: Senior Moment
The two oldest candidates ever for the U.S. presidency are set to square off in June and September.
Beth Fukumoto: What State Party Conventions Tell Us About The Functioning Of Democracy
They can range from encouraging examples of engagement to echo chambers where dissenting views are squashed.
The Miske Trial: How An Accused Crime Boss Fooled The State To Get A Motor Vehicle Dealer License
When he ran into hurdles because of his criminal background, court testimony shows, he simply lied or fabricated a non-existent entity.
This Alternative Method Of Demolishing Structures Could Help Honolulu Avoid A Landfill Crisis
Honolulu is considering how to promote deconstruction and re-use of the materials from buildings that are being torn down, an idea that has already caught on in other cities.