Новости за 05.05.2021

In Ukraine, Central America, and elsewhere, President Biden builds on decades of anti-corruption efforts by the U.S., creating a norm for honest governance.

Since George Floyd’s death, Minneapolis has become a microcosm of the national debate on addressing race in schools. What lessons can the city offer?

Despite being a victim of what police have called a hate crime, this Asian man from Oakland works for positive change, inspired by MLK’s dream.

In our progress roundup, volunteers and scientists are facilitating animal life, from protecting turtle nests to creating 3D-printed bird beaks.

Michael Jackson’s heirs faced a daunting tax bill after the IRS estimated the pop star’s image and assets to be worth hundreds of millions more than the family’s estimates. The court ruling may clear the way for further promotion of Mr. Jackson’s legacy.

Republican lawmakers are moving ahead to tighten voting laws, making mail-in voting harder in several GOP-led states. Rebukes and statements from major corporations have done little so far to derail the proposals.

Facebook’s Oversight Board has upheld the company’s decision to ban the former president’s account, but criticized the way it did so. The board called on Facebook to reexamine the penalty and develop clearer standards.

The Bail Project has paid $41 million to bail out more than 15,500 low-income people since its founding in 2018. This year, the group is expanding into the Deep South, where 7 of the 10 states with the highest incarceration rates are located.