He welcomed the Klan and refused to integrate schools, forging a path that would be followed by Gov. George C. Wallace.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backs Maya Wiley for New York City mayor
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed civil rights lawyer Maya Wiley on Saturday in the race for New York City mayor, a sign of growing progressive momentum behind Wiley’s campaign with less than three weeks until the June 22 Democratic primary.
What to Know About the 153rd Belmont Stakes
Essential Quality edged out Hot Rod Charlie in the last half of the race to win. A Triple Crown was not at stake.
SeaStreak Ferry Runs Aground in Brooklyn
A Seastreak ferry with about 100 on board ran aground near Bushwick Inlet Park in Brooklyn on Saturday, officials said.
Cancel Culture Works. We Wouldn’t Have Marriage Equality Without It.
Naming and shaming were key parts of the campaign to make gay marriage legal.
Three Paths to Containing Trump
How left, center and right hope to keep our ex-president in check.
Turning Child Care Into a New Cold War
Republicans talk a good game about families. And then stiff them.
FDA approves diabetes drug to help people keep the pounds off
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable diabetes drug for long-term weight control.
Coco Gauff Catches a Break as Her French Open Run Continues
Jennifer Brady, unable to play through pain caused by plantar fasciitis, had to retire from the third-round match after just one set and 19 minutes.
School District Agrees to Pay $3 Million After a Bullied Boy, 8, Killed Himself
Cincinnati Public Schools reached the settlement on Friday, more than three years after Gabriel Taye died by suicide.