A Look at Where North Dakota’s Voter ID Controversy Stands

The state is embroiled in a battle over Native Americans’ ability to vote under a law the Supreme Court just let take effect.

Harvard’s Admissions Process, Once Secret, Is Unveiled in Affirmative Action Trial

A lawsuit accusing one of the country’s most selective universities of discriminating against Asian-Americans is providing a glimpse into how admissions officers decide “yea” or “nay.”

Geneticists Criticize Use of Science by White Nationalists to Justify ‘Racial Purity’

In a statement, the American Society of Human Genetics said “there can be no genetics-based support of claiming one group as superior to another.”

Geneticists Criticize Use of Science by White Nationalists to Justify ‘Racial Purity’

In a statement, the American Society of Human Genetics said “there can be no genetics-based support of claiming one group as superior to another.”

Where the Streets Have No Names, the People Have No Vote

The Enlightenment gave us street addresses and ushered in democracy. The Age of Un-Enlightenment is using addresses to usher it out.

Where Chicago Trounces New York: Fixing Mass Transit

Chicago’s subway has also been plagued by crumbling tracks, antiquated signals and unreliable trains. Here is how it turned around.

Could an Ex-Convict Become an Attorney? I Intended to Find Out

After serving time for a crime I committed at 16, I discovered how hard it is for a felon to get a second chance.

Raye Montague, the Navy’s ‘Hidden Figure’ Ship Designer, Dies at 83

Despite facing racism and sexism, she became the first person to design a Navy ship using a computer program. She was recognized nationally only later in life.

Raye Montague, the Navy’s ‘Hidden Figure’ Ship Designer, Dies at 83

Despite facing racism and sexism, she became the first person to design a Navy ship using a computer program. She was recognized nationally only later in life.

The Argument: Is Trump Destroying the World Order?

A conversation on the apparent killing of Jamal Khashoggi, featuring Tom Friedman

Elitist or Egalitarian: Competing Views of Harvard Emerge in Bias Trial

Starkly different portrayals of the university emerged in testimony on the third day of a lawsuit examining whether Harvard discriminates.

Terminally ill California boy, 7, is sworn in as honorary cop, following in dad’s footsteps

Terminally ill California boy, 7, is sworn in as honorary cop, following in dad’s footsteps

Why White Supremacists Are Chugging Milk (and Why Geneticists Are Alarmed)

The appropriation of genetic research by those with extremist views on race has scientists grappling with how to respond.

Elizabeth Warren and the Folly of Genetic Ancestry Tests

DNA can’t tell us about identity.

Marine veteran, 80, to receive Medal of Honor for Vietnam bravery

Sliding Toward Tap, and Taking Risks, at American Ballet Theater

A little bit Balanchine and a little bit Bojangles: Michelle Dorrance is not the only one combining tap and ballet. Justin Peck is, too.

Trump Opens New Front in His Battle With China: International Shipping

The United States is withdrawing from a treaty that lowered costs for Chinese companies to ship packages here, part of President Trump’s efforts to punish China.

The Elizabeth Warren Fiasco

The possible Democratic front-runner plays Trump’s game — and loses.

Why White Supremacists Are Chugging Milk (and Why Geneticists Are Alarmed)

The appropriation of genetic research by those with extremist views on race has scientists grappling with how to respond.