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I set out to tell his story. Then he found out he was ill.
My reporting journey led me to Earl Tulley. He affirmed my belief in the power of stories that connect us.
What voter turnout shows, and hides, about elections
The way we talk about political participation leaves out many Americans.
Programs to end homelessness fall short for Black veterans
The number of homeless veterans is falling. But Black veterans still face greater risks.
Anti-immigrant rhetoric spiked in this election. Here’s why it’s dangerous.
The fear of immigrants illegally voting has been used to disenfranchise people of color and create mistrust in elections for more than 100 years.
Drilling down on water access as drought becomes the ‘new normal’
Navajo Nation’s chief hydrologist weaves scientific knowledge with Diné cultural values to address clean water issues across the reservation