Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from any cases tied to the January 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol in light of revelations regarding his wife’s text messages.Durbin told a gaggle of reporters Monday that the situation involving Thomas’ wife “really…Continue Reading

More than six months after the Taliban seized Kabul, Afghanistan has largely escaped the public eye, which is now watching intently as Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine unfolds. Out of the world’s watch, the Taliban has intensified its assault on the country it now controls, one that is battling a deepening humanitarian crisis and is…Continue Reading

Curtis Schmitt Jr., the chairman of the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs, announced Monday he is stepping down from the position as he faces child pornography charges.Schmitt was charged with three counts of child pornography possession two months ago, to which he has pleaded not guilty, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.The resignation comes after months…Continue Reading

Architect David Adjaye doesn’t just construct buildings—he also creates learning experiences. As the designer of such high-profile places as the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., and the Nobel Peace Center in Norway, Adjaye has a knack for bringing attention to social issues and shining a light on history through…Continue Reading