These Republican Lawmakers Challenged Abortion Bans. Then They Faced Backlash.

At least four of them lost reelection bids after anti-abortion groups and key party allies backed their challengers instead. Two others — a state representative from North Dakota and a state senator from Tennessee — face contested primaries.

In the Smoky Mountains, a volunteer effort aims to document every species — before it’s too late

For citizen scientists, counting thousands of species is one way to monitor climate change in America's most biodiverse national park.

Why Reports of Sociology’s Public Death Are Greatly Exaggerated

Sociology has not surrendered its public voice to philosophy. It has lost the illusion that it speaks from nowhere.

Your local park is bringing in the green

A new report finds that for every dollar invested in parks, cities reap $3 in economic benefits. Here's how.

Myanmar’s Military Isn’t Conceding Much

Prisoner releases mostly reflect the regime’s growing confidence five years after seizing power in a coup.

Kushner-Linked Luxury Resort Plans Ignite Protests Across Albania

Thousands call for Tirana to block the investment projects, citing environmental and corruption concerns.

Sleeping in Mexico, Playing in America

The journey of Iran’s World Cup team sets a dangerous precedent for international soccer.

Everyone Is Waiting for Trump’s Gaza Plan to Die

The Board of Peace has been revealed to be so flawed as to be completely unworkable.