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More than thirty years after his death, James Baldwin is recapturing the American imagination in politics and popular culture. Black Lives Matter,…

Paul Gigot, editorial page editor of TheWall Street Journal, writes, "There's nothing like playing the race or gender card to stifle criticism."

Activists say a federal law that allows employers to pay people with disabilities pennies per hour is out of date and should be changed. But some say the law is a lifeline for the disabled.

The latest jobs report showed a surprisingly strong hiring surge, with employers adding 242,000 jobs last month. But a pinch in earnings and hours disappointed those looking for a pickup in paychecks.

Gov. Ron DeSantis ratcheted up a confrontation with school superintendents on Monday, saying anyone who defies his ban on mask mandates might lose a paycheck. Teachers and staff wouldn't be punished.

Federal workers from across the country tell of how the partial government shutdown is affecting them. The shutdown is in its 21st day, and is tied for the longest shutdown in history.

More than 2,500 children have lost their Head Start programs in the state amid the shutdown so far.

In Congress, there continues to be bipartisan opposition to Russia's actions in Ukraine, but there's trouble for the Biden administration's request for new spending to deal with the pandemic.

In the face of non-stop protests, the government has released thousands of political prisoners. The prime minister has resigned. And, for the second time in less than two years, the government has declared a state of emergency.

Voters will decide whether to cap the age of candidates for the U.S. House or Senate, but the measure could face an uphill battle in court.