The connection between abandoned cars and crime Plus, will unions support the agreement that averted a railroad strike, telling big stories through small examples, STD rates are up, and more. September 23, 2022 Al Tompkins
What do readers find most interesting? Things they can see, touch or smell. As the media coverage of the queen’s funeral grapples with abstract questions, consider the spider and other details that help us see. September 22, 2022 Roy Peter Clark
Another COVID-19 fraud scheme is uncovered almost every day Plus, why October may be the best time to get a flu shot, new airport satisfaction rankings and the uncounted deaths in America’s prisons and jails. September 22, 2022 Al Tompkins
Here’s how 2 local reporters in battleground states are tackling the midterms ‘I want to call things lies when they’re lies.’ September 21, 2022 Amaris Castillo
How high will interest rates rise? Plus, Fed rates directly influence your credit card interest, ‘failing regimes’ are adding to record border encounters, and more. September 21, 2022 Al Tompkins
More than 2 million encounters at the southern border, a record Plus, the top 10 banned books in the U.S. on this Banned Book Week, and is the pandemic really over? September 20, 2022 Al Tompkins
Why your utility bills are rising so fast Plus, Hurricane Fiona damages Puerto Rico, a carbon dioxide shortage troubles small breweries, good news about US child poverty rates, and more. September 19, 2022 Al Tompkins
Opinion | The passing of the queen recalls an important writing strategy Seven different pals sent me an identical message to deliver the news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II: ‘The Queen, my lord, is dead.’ September 16, 2022 Roy Peter Clark
The Senate delayed a vote on same-sex marriage until after the midterm elections Plus, mortgage rates hit 6%, the highest rate since 2008; the unexpected force behind policing change; railroad strike averted, for now; and more. September 16, 2022 Al Tompkins
On the eve of a national railroad strike Plus, Social Security checks might increase by a record amount in January, what ‘quiet quitting’ is and why it's trending, and more. September 15, 2022 Al Tompkins
