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"We cannot be clearer: You must act now to protect every American's freedom to vote without interference and with confidence that their ballot will be counted and honored."

Sober year-end assessments from Western Sahara, Germany, Macedonia, and Russia, and more news from four continents.

The psychological challenges of sports have been talked about for ages. In 2021, athletes in a number of disciplines took action.

Environmental activist criticizes US president for expanding fossil fuel infrastructure

"These books are not there for anything else other than to affirm and show the kids their love for who they are, and that there are other people out there like them, that they are not alone."

The charge, while provocative, offers a framework to reckon with systemic racial injustice — past and present.

2021: Some bests and worsts in the media world

World-renowned author, activist and professor Angela Davis talks about the prison abolition movement from her time as a Black Panther leader to today.

In a deal worth millions with Chinese developer Evergrande, a Harvard teaching hospital risked its reputation on what would become a near-empty shell.

Now’s a good a time to look back and ask: What just happened?