Category Archives: Stacker News Feed

Most Americans see unlimited election spending as a threat to democracy: Poll
Most Americans see unlimited election spending as a threat to democracy: PollThe vast majority of Americans — no matter their partisan identification — say unlimited political spending wea...
Dave Levinthal for OpenSecrets Nov 13, 2025

How hotels, once a last resort, became New York’s default answer to homelessness
How hotels, once a last resort, became New York’s default answer to homelessnessJasmine Stradford sat on her porch near Binghamton, New York, with toys, furniture, garbage bags full of clothing ...
Spencer Norris for The Economic Hardship Reporting Project, ProPublica, and New York Focus Nov 11, 2025

Nurses are in high demand. Why can’t nursing schools keep up?
Nurses are in high demand. Why can’t nursing schools keep up?Oscar Mateo dreamed of being an artist, but after he got leukemia when he was 20, his life plans abruptly changed. The compassionate ...
Teresa Watanabe for The Hechinger Report Nov 11, 2025
A researcher’s view on using AI to become a better writer
A researcher's view on using AI to become a better writerWriting can be hard, equal parts heavy lifting and drudgery. No wonder so many students are turning to the time-saving allure of ChatGPT, which...
Jill Barshay for The Hechinger Report Nov 07, 2025

How budget cuts are affecting National Park Service rangers
How budget cuts are affecting National Park Service rangersIt’s a perfect fall afternoon in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park and a guided hike of 15 strangers just a few miles beyon...
Fred Dreier for RE:PUBLIC Nov 06, 2025

3 years after the school shooting in Uvalde, survivors struggle to find ongoing support
3 years after the school shooting in Uvalde, survivors struggle to find ongoing support“I closed the door! I closed the door!” Amy Franco shouted repeatedly from her emergency room bed. It...
Aitana Vargas for The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and WHYY Nov 04, 2025

Amid crosstalk from Trump, Pennsylvania Republicans encourage mail voting
Amid crosstalk from Trump, Pennsylvania Republicans encourage mail votingIn August, President Donald Trump vowed on social media to “lead a movement to get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS.”In Penns...
Carter Walker for Votebeat Nov 03, 2025

Rural Americans rely on Head Start. Federal turmoil has them worried
Rural Americans rely on Head Start. Federal turmoil has them worriedTROY, Ohio — For almost as long as she’s been a mother, Sara Laughlin has known where she could turn for help in this we...
Jackie Mader for The Hechinger Report Oct 31, 2025
Racial health disparities could widen as states grapple with Trump cuts, experts warn
Racial health disparities could widen as states grapple with Trump cuts, experts warnRacial health disparities may widen as states, universities and nonprofits grapple with federal funding cuts to pro...
Nada Hassanein for Stateline Oct 31, 2025
Football fantasy: Colleges add sports to bring men, but it doesn’t always work
Football fantasy: Colleges add sports to bring men, but it doesn't always workSALEM, Va. - On a hot and humid August morning in this southwestern Virginia town, football training camp is in full swing...
Miles MacClure for The Hechinger Report Oct 30, 2025