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New York Times
02-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Is the Supreme Court the Best Way to Get Justice?
The arc of history isn't a cosmic Slinky that bends toward justice. The preamble to the Constitution did little more than tape 'establish Justice' to the national mood board. Two and a half centuries of selective interpretation ensued, and this hot bench summer is no exception. Legal precedent is going in sunburned — scorched by Dobbs, blistered by presidential immunity, raw from Shelby — and there's no shade in sight. It's not a good look. Or maybe it's never looked better. Depends on whom you ask. Americans have long mistaken words that appear in their sacred oaths and documents ('we the people,' 'all men are created equal,' 'liberty and justice for all') for overdue promissory notes. The courts never did. To most judges and justices, their sole lodestar, the U.S. Constitution, served as a structural blueprint to make change hard. Still, sometimes the schematic bent — Brown, Loving, Obergefell — and the courts delivered, but always belatedly, often reluctantly and never without a fight. These rulings often cost a generation of Americans their dignity, safety and lives, only for the next generation to watch it all come undone in a single court term: immigrant protections reversed, affirmative action dismantled, voting rights gutted. As the United States approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, judicial rollback appears to be accelerating — and with it, public anxiety that the country is regressing to a more restrictive time. When the law feels rigid, it helps to return to the stories that prove it hasn't always been static — it's cracked under pressure before, just wide enough to, on occasion, let justice through. As the books below show, each generation asks two basic questions with fresh urgency: How do the courts actually work? And how do their rulings echo through the entire legal system? Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Loving Day celebration happening in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — An event in Grand Rapids on Saturday will celebrate the legalization of interracial marriage in the United States. Loving Day takes place each year on June 12, marking the anniversary of the 1967 Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia. The case centered around Mildred and Richard Loving, an interracial couple who were fighting to strike down the illegality of their marriage. Faces of Family is happening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate the anniversary. The event is hosted by Ebony Road Players, a Grand Rapids-based theater company. Rainbow road along Sheldon Avenue will be open to the public with family-friendly fun that includes live music, face painting, planting seeds and acts from the Grand Rapids Circus Project. Organizers say the day is all about being able to unite in what sets us apart. 'The things that make us different in community are the things that make us community,' Quianna Babb, a program facilitator with the Ebony Road Players, said. 'At a time where it feels like we're so divided, being able to celebrate our differences and come together and show how beautiful we are as a collective, that's what we're here for.' The celebration will take place just outside the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. Stop in during regular Saturday hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for more fun that's a part of Faces of Family. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TheWrap Names USC Annenberg Journalism Graduate as 2025–26 Reporting Fellow
TheWrap is proud to announce the recipient of its second annual Reporting Fellowship, presented in partnership with the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. This year's fellowship has been awarded to Casey Loving, who graduated last month with a Master of Arts in Specialized Journalism from USC Annenberg. Loving will join TheWrap's newsroom in Los Angeles for a full year beginning June 2025, working alongside seasoned journalists to hone his skills in reporting, writing, research and multimedia storytelling. 'It takes real courage to enter journalism right now — when the profession is under pressure from political division, disinformation and public distrust,' said Sharon Waxman, founder and editor-in-chief of TheWrap. 'That's why TheWrap remains deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of reporting talent. This fellowship is more than an opportunity — it's a recognition that young journalists today are stepping into a high-stakes field, where their role is not just to report the news, but to rebuild trust and tell stories that cut through the noise.' 'Our partnership with TheWrap connects the academy and industry, providing our students with meaningful newsroom experience,' said USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay. 'Casey Loving's selection as the 2025 fellow reflects our shared commitment to preparing the next generation of multimedia storytellers.' Hailing from Maize, Kansas, Casey Loving is a graduate from USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, where he received his Master of Arts degree in Specialized Journalism following a BA in communication studies from Missouri State University (class of 2024). A lifelong devotee of film journalism and Hollywood, Loving first made inroads into the industry from the Midwest before moving to Los Angeles. At USC, he worked as an entertainment reporter for Annenberg Media — where he covered Sundance, produced documentaries and more — and he has previously written professionally for a number of entertainment web publications. He believes 'a great film or TV show can change your life — it's changed mine many times over.' Based in TheWrap's Los Angeles office, Loving will work full-time as a reporter covering a broad range of stories with a special focus on the Awards desk. He will receive daily assignments and training to develop his reporting, writing, research and multimedia skills alongside TheWrap's industry-leading journalists, reporting to deputy managing editor Benjamin Lindsay and Awards editors Steve Pond and Missy Schwartz. Loving joins TheWrap newsroom starting June 16. This initiative continues TheWrap and USC Annenberg's shared mission to prepare the next generation of reporters to meet today's journalistic challenges — with rigor, curiosity and integrity. ABOUT THEWRAP TheWrap is the leading, authoritative digital news organization covering the business of entertainment and media. Founded by award-winning journalist Sharon Waxman in 2009, TheWrap is the only independently owned Hollywood trade, serving as a reliable and trusted source of breaking news, investigative reporting, business analysis, comprehensive awards season coverage and in-depth features for 16 years. MEDIA CONTACT Emily Vogel 619-857-1664 The post TheWrap Names USC Annenberg Journalism Graduate as 2025–26 Reporting Fellow appeared first on TheWrap.
Chicago Tribune
12-06-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Toni Biancardi returns to Burns Harbor Town Council
Toni Biancardi took her familiar seat at the Burns Harbor Town Council table Wednesday evening. Porter County Democratic Party Chair Don Craft appointed Biancardi to fill the vacancy left by Nick Loving, who moved over from council to the clerk-treasurer's job. Biancardi, a Republican, had previously served for 8 years on the Burns Harbor Town Council from 2015 to 2023. She decided against seeking re-election in 2023. 'I am excited because I love my community and the opportunity to serve,' Biancardi said. Craft is empowered to make the council appointment because Burns Harbor consists of one voting precinct. All five Burns Harbor Council members serve at large. The seat was originally held by Kurt Jordan, who resigned along with his wife Jane Jordan, the town's clerk-treasurer, on May 8, 2024. Loving was appointed last June to fill Jordan's seat and now Biancardi will serve the remainder of the term, which lasts through the end of 2027. Biancardi was sworn into office Monday by Loving after she learned of her appointment. The Wednesday meeting was the first time that Loving attended a council meeting in his new position as clerk-treasurer. He received applause from those in council chambers. During his opening remarks, Loving repeated a sentiment that he expressed when he swore Biancardi into office Monday. 'There's a lot that's wrong in this world, but having Toni back in the chair is one step in making it right,' Loving said. Biancardi said that she will be working as the council's liaison to the street department. During the next few weeks, Biancardi said she will become reacquainted with the town's operations. Biancardi is on summer break from her teaching job at Westville High School. She teaches computer science, cyber security, marketing and sales and also supervises work-study-based students. Meanwhile, Loving said that he is adjusting well to his new job as clerk-treasurer. Loving complimented his predecessor, Nicole Migliorini, for helping to smooth the transition. Migliorini resigned from the clerk-treasurer's job on May 14, citing a 'toxic' work environment.
The Star
02-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Mothers with special children touched by treat in S'ban hotel
Andrew (right) and Anita (left) celebrating the mothers with special children. SINGLE mother S. Gayithiri was lost for words when she was honoured at a belated Mothers Day celebration for her role in raising her six-year-old twin girls born with special needs. The 46-year-old veterinary assistant and nine other women who raised special needs children were treated to a sumptuous meal and celebrated at a hotel in Seremban, Negri Sembilan. The event was organised by the Malaysian Public Service Society (MPSS). Gayithiri said it was the first time she had celebrated Mothers Day. 'I felt truly humbled. It goes to show that there are people out there who care and appreciate mothers who raise their special needs children despite the hardships and daily challenges,' she said. Gayithiri's twins both have autism. The older twin, Sri Theva Sena, also suffers from hemiplegia, which refers to paralysis that affects one side of the body. Both girls were born premature at 33 weeks. 'I'm happy to have met other mothers with special needs children. 'We are able to exchange notes on so many things,' she said, adding that she also got invaluable information on schools for children with special needs. Aznah Mohd Jani, 61, who attended the event with her 35-year-old daughter Nurul Atiqah Md Fauzi, also thanked MPSS for holding the event. 'Nurul Atiqah, the second of my three children, has Down Syndrome with hearing, vision and heart-related ailments since birth. 'Although the hospital is like a second home as she has many appointments, we are happy to be able to be here to celebrate this very special day,' said Aznah, a former teacher at a school for children with special needs. MPSS chairman Andrew Raju said the event themed 'Mothers' Loving Touch' was to celebrate mothers for their sacrifices in raising their special children. 'Raising a child with special needs can be emotionally challenging, not to mention the other challenges such as managing the financial costs and getting the proper schools or centres for them to learn basic things. 'We are here today not only to celebrate Mothers Day, but also to recognise and appreciate the great contributions of such mothers in raising special children with love,' he said. Andrew said these mothers were not only the primary caregivers but also teachers, nurses, protectors and true friends to their special children. Since parents are always concerned how their special children would cope after their passing, he said the authorities should consider building a special home that could be both a safehouse and development centre for these children. 'The home can be a collaboration between NGOs, therapists, psychologists and the community to create a sustainable ecosystem of support. 'With fundings from the state and collaborations between the local authorities and community organisations, this initiative, I believe, can be realised,' said Andrew, while thanking donors for making the project a success. MPSS women's wing bureau chief Anita Timothy urged the medical authorities to help parents with special needs children by providing them with more frequent follow-up appointments compared to between four and six months currently. 'This is important to ensure their development is not hampered. 'It is also hoped that private medical centres can help such parents by reducing the treatment cost, as insurance companies do not generally cover these children,' she said. She added that teachers should also be given extensive training to cope with the children's emotional dispositions.
