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Knowing where a pathogen came from is critical in preventing future outbreaks – and saving people from the kind of suffering that Lylah and her family are going through, writes Alison Young.
The CDC sent a warning that three people who don't live close have fallen seriously ill, infected by a bacteria not supposed to be found in the US.
We all have a role in ending systems that steal Black life and in building a future where Black people can thrive, writes Sybrina Fulton.
Black Lives Matter understands killing of our people by police is form of lynching. Like previous anti-lynching movement, we cannot turn our heads.
Instead of listening and then acting, according the report, the FBI violated agency procedures, made false statements and exhibited "extremely poor judgment," writes USA TODAY columnist Suzette Hackney. https://bit.ly/3z5cg7d
Instead of listening and then acting, according the report, the FBI violated agency procedures, made false statements and exhibited "extremely poor judgment," writes USA TODAY columnist Suzette Hackney. https://bit.ly/3z5cg7d
Sports have the unique ability to inspire and break down the barriers of race, ethnicity and nationality that too often divide us.
My Olympic story is uniquely American, bridging my two worlds as a Japanese American. Now, more than ever, we could use some more bridge building.
What it takes to reach Gen Z is unlike what it has taken to reach older generations, writes Adrian Montgomery.
Young adults see their favorite gamers and other influencers as peers. The key is for them to encourage fans to get informed, not tell them what to do.
Cartoonist Mike Thompson, on billionaires in space — see more in his gallery here. https://bit.ly/3wPn0Fk
Cartoonist Mike Thompson, on billionaires in space — see more in his gallery here. https://bit.ly/3wPn0Fk
From the USA TODAY Editorial Board: if Congress is serious about police reform, it should eliminate federal agencies’ outrageous use of civil forfeiture.
Our View: Forfeiture, meant to fight crime by taking profits from drug dealers, often turns cops into bounty hunters hounding law-abiding citizens.
Police reflect and enforce the racial order of a great country that, Martin Luther King, Jr. would lament, is still in default on a promissory note for equality.
Racially unjust policing will continue until we fix inequality in jobs, health, education, housing and justice. It's all in the 1968 Kerner Report.
My mother died at 62. I turned 63, during the pandemic, and I know I don’t need to tell you how that mattered, writes USA TODAY columnist @ConnieSchultz.
I was once an adult child taking caring of aging parents. Hardest thing I’ve ever done. Now I'm ignoring the exchanged glances of my own adult kids.
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We are committed to efforts that will reduce America’s emissions, not our economy; cut energy prices, not energy choices; and export American innovation, not American jobs, write Rep. John Curtis and Heather Reams.
The conservative approach is can-do and optimistic. Conservatives do not accept a false choice between American prosperity and a healthy planet.
Although severe illness due to COVID-19 is rare among children, it's still one of the most deadly pediatric respiratory diseases, writes USA TODAY editor-in-chief Nicole Carroll.
How risky are summer activities? We asked experts to give specific advice. Plus, reporter who broke Tennessee rollback story explains what is going on.
Rachael Denhollander read the Department of Justice’s investigation into how the FBI mishandled reports of Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse. Her column for USA TODAY Opinion asks why this keeps happening. https://bit.ly/2VI6eLr
Rachael Denhollander read the Department of Justice’s investigation into how the FBI mishandled reports of Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse. Her column for USA TODAY Opinion asks why this keeps happening. https://bit.ly/2VI6eLr
This new law is one of the most significant lifelines to American workers and families in generations, write @CoryBooker, @SenatorBennet, @SenSherrodBrown, and @SenatorWarnock.
The best way to revive our economy and support America's long-term recovery is by directly supporting the people who power it – workers and families.
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Rachael Denhollander writes "that despite knowing the truth (something most survivors never get), there are still no consequences for the bad actors who allowed more than 100 children to be sexually violated."
There are still no consequences for the bad actors who allowed more than 100 children to be sexually violated.
As Americans, we should all be wondering how this could be happening and we should be equally concerned about whether it could happen to any of one of us.
If aging Americans want to avoid the trauma Britney described last month, we desperately need unprecedented training, supervision and accountability.
Unfortunately, my story is not unique and the abuse continues, writes Grace DeTrevarah.
I, like many who suffer in prison, didn't report these rapes. That would have only put me in solitary and threatened my chances of reentering society.
I hope my performance will inspire others to feel empathy toward their neighbor – whether it’s the family next door or someone on the other side of the world.
My Olympic story is uniquely American, bridging my two worlds as a Japanese American. Now, more than ever, we could use some more bridge building.
Some will say that New York is not the nation, that we cannot win nationally by focusing on the politics of cities. But that’s the wrong take, writes Nathan Smith and Evan Thies.
Adams' message resonated because working-class voters want the government to deliver. They are much more interested in solutions than revolutions.
There is absolutely no justification for using an office’s limited resources to advance discrimination and hate.
Tennessee bathroom law brings suits, unfair backlash over DA exercising authority as record number of bills that target trans community are pushed.
I see Black Lives Matter as my chorus, as a way to make my voice louder, as a way to continue to make Trayvon’s name resonate throughout the world, writes Sybrina Fulton.
Black Lives Matter understands killing of our people by police is form of lynching. Like previous anti-lynching movement, we cannot turn our heads.
Derek Chauvin's conviction was historic, but it won’t lead to change unless cities and states end special protection of police officers.
Our View: Derek Chauvin's conviction was historic, but it won’t lead to change unless cities and states end special protection of police officers.
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From the USA TODAY Editorial Board: police should stop pulling over drivers for technical infractions that have nothing to do with safety, as Fayetteville, North Carolina did, to positive results. https://bit.ly/2T9ssoH
From the USA TODAY Editorial Board: police should stop pulling over drivers for technical infractions that have nothing to do with safety, as Fayetteville, North Carolina did, to positive results. https://bit.ly/2T9ssoH
Am I tired of wearing masks? Of course. But I view it as a small inconvenience for the greater good, writes columnist Suzette Hackney. https://bit.ly/2U9sIVj
Am I tired of wearing masks? Of course. But I view it as a small inconvenience for the greater good, writes columnist Suzette Hackney. https://bit.ly/2U9sIVj
Caring for an ailing parent shouldn’t be an adult daughter’s default role. It’s time to invest in professional home caregivers.
My sisters and I had to come to terms with the fact that we were losing our mom. But we also suddenly found ourselves caring for a cancer patient.
Let's investigate every other billionaire and large corporation and uncover all the other tax fraud.
Most students can't understand why people who have the most and need the least can legally pretend they have no income and pay little or no taxes.
The recent victories by Eric Adams, Terry McAuliffe and Joe Biden should be a wakeup call both for pundits and Democrats, write @SteveBenjaminSC and @ThirdWayMattB.
Black, Latino and Asian American Pacific Islanders do not lean hard left. They are voters who must be convinced to choose a Democrat over a Republican.
"Shopping has never felt more awkward. I can't imagine I'm alone."
I'm fully vaccinated and have been. The CDC says I don't have to mask. But here I am with my face covered because of variants and the unvaccinated.
Focusing traffic stops on safety isn’t a magic formula to resolve all racial bias, but it can be a good start and could save lives.
Our View: When being pulled over for driving while Black with a broken taillight can bring a death sentence, reform policing to save lives.
Angelou’s writings, when viewed through the lens of contemporary leadership theory, represent a masterclass in empathic and humane leadership, writes Mike Haynie.
What employees will remember is how leaders' action – or inaction – made them feel about themselves and their value to the organization.
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Our athletes are forced to leave behind half of their teammates during a pandemic. Make sure they know they are not alone, writes Nakela Irby.
My daughter competes in track and field. But for the biggest meet of her athletic career to date, she'll have to leave half the team at home.
For Afghanistan, the hope is that in the absence of U.S. military intervention, a local, political solution to what is arguably a 40-year civil war may be negotiated and enforced.
Our promises were always empty and the supposed 'progress' we made over 20 years was always illusory. The rapid fade of stability is evidence of that.
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Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, discusses spread of disease and flow of information from China.
Poet Richard Blanco was Barack Obama's inaugural poet in 2012, and now, in the wake of the El Paso shooting, he has an anthem for America: https://bit.ly/2o9m5lU Leer en español: https://bit.ly/2nZn4VR
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Rep. Ilhan Omar said she's received more "direct threats" after President Trump's tweet about her. Could Donald Trump’s tweet get Rep. Ilhan Omar harmed? https://bit.ly/2V5dzTy
Outbreaks across the U.S. have forced officials to declare emergencies. Why are we starting to see the rise of these outbreaks? It dates back to the anti-vax movement. ... How Netflix, Amazon and other tech giants are addressing anti-vaxxers: https://bit.ly/2GhNzeg
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Actor, writer, producer and Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller talks about his work with refugess and the importance of asylum in this USA TODAY Opinion interview.
Beto O’ Rourke officially announces he’s running for president. https://bit.ly/2T7t2xd
The college admissions scam involving Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman shows how some rich families use a “side door” to game an already unfair education system. https://bit.ly/2O0HPc4
Tucker Carlson is under fire for controversial remarks about women in old radio interviews. https://bit.ly/2u0OEkP
Helen is the hugger. Ellen has the sass. Together, these twins have filled the bellies of thousands.
"I also hope and pray that R. Kelly's alleged victims obtain justice — if not from his fans and defenders, at least from a court of law," say Asante McGee. https://bit.ly/2C0i1Iv
Where does the real terrorist threat come from for Americans? Cartoonist Mike Thompson takes a look. Enjoy more editorial cartoons: https://bit.ly/2HJGXt2
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