The number of Native Americans applying to dental school has plummeted, even as the community faces a disproportionate share of poor oral health.
Author: Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY
‘We cannot remain on the sidelines:’ After Texas mass shooting, faith leaders call for action after prayers
As GOP lawmakers face criticism for invoking ‘thoughts and prayers’ after another mass shooting in Texas, pastors say prayer must lead to action.
‘Long overdue:’ California reparations bill would give some Black residents compensation
The California Reparations Task Force is debating compensation for financial losses brought on by slavery and decades of institutional racism.
6 dead, dozens injured after dust storm causes ‘horrific’ pile-up on Illinois’ I-55
At least six dead, dozens hurt after dust storm causes pileup on Illinois’ Interstate 55, closing traffic for 30 miles in both directions.
For women, pope’s changes for upcoming Vatican summit open doors ‘that will be hard to shut’
For women, this week’s mandate from Pope Francis that a fall summit in Rome include female participants with speaking and voting rights is monumental.
Smithsonian’s 1898 exhibit to spotlight origins and lingering impact of US imperialism abroad
An exhibit opening this week at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., will explore the rise and lingering impact of U.S. imperialism.
Prospective jurors questioned over death penalty as 2018 Tree of Life synagogue massacre trial begins
Prospective jurors said if they were to convict a man of killing 11 at a Pittsburgh synagogue that they would be capable of sentencing him to death.
Abuse, discrimination pervasive in criminal legal system for LGBTQ+ people, report says
A Lambda Legal survey of 2,500 people found that being subject to abuse while in criminal detention is a common experience for LGBTQ and HIV+ people.
Second of two Tennessee lawmakers expelled by Republican majority reappointed Wednesday
Justin Pearson, one of two Democratic lawmakers expelled by Tennessee’s Republican House majority on April 6, was unanimously reappointed to his seat.
Transgender and nonbinary youths are coming out at younger ages, survey says. Risks remain.
Transgender and nonbinary youth are coming out at earlier ages, finding both acceptance and growing threats, a national LGBTQ advocacy group found.