Is Texas Hill Country in danger of being ‘loved to death’?
The Hill Country of Texas is the fastest-growing area of this fast-growing state. But questions about how to manage that growth, from water supply to school commutes, are rising.
Read moreWhy Biden’s immigration policy looks a lot like Trump’s
While campaigning for president, Joe Biden promised to tackle immigration issues with more compassion than his opponent. But that has proved easier said than done. What makes it difficult to put compassion into action on the border?
Read moreA step toward better justice: Prying open the ‘black box’ of plea deals
Plea bargaining is a largely secret process that doesn’t always do justice to the defendant or the victim. But efforts are underway to bring it out of the shadows – a first step in improving it.
Read moreOriginalism moves from theory to high court. What that means for US.
Can looking back help America move forward, judicially? That’s the question facing originalism, a legal theory that holds more power than ever and could launch a shift in law as dramatic as the Warren and Burger courts.
Read moreWhy abortion fight isn’t over if Roe is overturned
In the rare instances the Supreme Court has overturned a constitutional precedent, it has typically been to expand, not revoke, a right. That may be changing for abortion rights, and states and their constitutions could find themselves even fiercer battlegrounds.
Read moreWhy Albuquerque’s latest experiment in policing doesn’t involve officers
As cities wrestle with how to reform policing to reduce the use of lethal force, Albuquerque has created a new kind of responder on the streets. It sends behavioral specialists to deal with calls that involve emergencies like mental health issues and homelessness.
Read more‘I had to stand up and say no’: Pro-choice Christians battle Texas law
Abortion is a complicated issue in many faith communities. One effect of Texas’ strict new abortion law, SB8, has been to spur people to wrestle more deeply with the topic – and to clarify their feelings around it.
Read moreIn New Mexico, a wildlife refuge with urban roots
This wildlife refuge is unusual for its focus not just on habitat but on serving the residents of its urban locale. As the nation grows increasingly urban, its values could become a model.
Read moreRural New Mexicans meet drought with culture of water sharing
Drought and climate change pose new challenges to New Mexico’s water supply. But a tradition of shared access – based around irrigation ditches called acequias – continues to thrive.
Read moreTiny Home Village offers path out of homelessness
Having learned from other cities’ attempts to address homelessness, Albuquerque, New Mexico, has opened a village of tiny homes. It hopes fostering a sense of community will prepare residents for permanent housing.
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