Matt Haines

Are Americans Growing Weary of Supporting Ukraine in War with Russia?

After the Biden administration announces a new $3 billion military assistance package to support Ukraine against an invading Russia, some Americans voice displeasure with what appears to them a blank check for another country’s war

Plan Advanced to Save Louisiana Wetlands

The US Army Corps of Engineers OK'd a plan that could save the rapidly disappearing wetlands of south Louisiana, sparking some local opposition

Americans Weigh Pros and Cons as Musk Alters Twitter

Americans Reflect on a Challenging Economic Year

Stubbornly high inflation outpaced wage growth for many in 2022 while businesses grappled with a tight labor market 

Beyond Qatar: Migrant Workers Are Exploited in America, Too

As the world focuses on the deaths of thousands of migrant workers who built Qatar’s World Cup, American advocates for migrant workers say there is a crisis at home

High Turnout, Especially Among Young Voters, Tips Key Races

A higher-than-expected turnout in the midterm elections impacted key races and potentially control of Congress

Americans Overwhelmingly Support Protesters in Iran

Economy Looms Large for US Voters in Midterm Elections

Many Americans feel the squeeze in their wallets, contributing to a sour mood as they prepare to cast ballots next month

Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Divides Americans Before Midterm Elections

With Americans struggling through a difficult economy, the president’s attempt to forgive student loan debt stirs debate

Hurricane Ian Evacuees Return to Devastated Homes, Communities in Florida

‘My dad’s house, our neighborhood – our entire island, really – is just gone’

Many Americans in No Rush to Get Bivalent COVID-19 Booster

CDC reported last week only 4.4 million Americans had gotten new boosters formulated to fight latest COVID variants

Jackson, Mississippi Lifts Boil Water Advisory, but Residents Still Traumatized

People living in capital of nation's poorest state cannot forget decades of problems caused by city's crumbling water infrastructure

Backers, Opponents of Abortion Rights Recalibrate After Surprising Kansas Referendum

Voters in conservative-leaning state uphold abortion protections, upending political calculus surrounding efforts to ban procedure in post-Roe America

Washington Sees Greener Energy Future for the Gulf of Mexico

More Americans Struggling to Find Affordable Housing

Federal, state and local officials in the US are battling an affordable housing shortage that is driving poorer residents from vibrant city

Effect of January 6 US Capitol Riot Hearings Remains Unknown

As the House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection holds another hearing, opinions differ on the probe’s worth and how it will affect former president Trump

Abortion Access Remains Uncertain in Several US States

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade in June, Louisiana has twice seen nearly all abortions banned and permitted again, with more court battles to come

Same-Sex Couples Reflect 7 Years After Winning Right to Marry in US

Poll shows record-high public support for same-sex marriage even as US Supreme Court hints at revisiting 2015 ruling allowing gay and lesbian people to wed

Conservative Christians Rejoice After Supreme Court Rules on Abortion

While overturning of Roe v. Wade by US Supreme Court has delighted many Christians across America, it has also prompted church leaders to consider new role in supporting mothers

Investors Coping With Cryptocurrency Plunge 

Value of bitcoin, the most popular form of cryptocurrency, has dropped more than 70% since its peak