Democrats, Feeling New Strength, Plan to Go on Offense on Voting Rights

After retaining most of the governor’s offices they hold and capturing the legislatures in Michigan and Minnesota, Democrats are putting forward a long list of proposals to expand voting access.

In Memphis, the Phonics Movement Comes to High School

Literacy lessons are embedded in every academic class. Even in biology.

How Citizen Spies Foiled Putin’s Grand Plan for One Ukrainian City

A partisan cell in Kherson spied on, undermined and even hunted down Russian soldiers. Now that Vladimir V. Putin’s forces are gone, people feel free to talk — and to brag a little.

Casinos Target a Vulnerable Clientele: Older Asian Gamblers

The industry’s efforts to lure Asian customers will be a significant factor looming over the upcoming application process for new casino licenses in New York.