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Today — 1 April 2026Main stream

He Won Birthright Citizenship for All. His Own Family Never Knew.

By: Amy Qin
1 April 2026 at 17:00
Wong Kim Ark brought his case to the Supreme Court in 1898. But some of his descendants didn’t even know his name until about 15 years ago.

© Minh Connors for The New York Times

Sandra and Norman Wong, the grandchildren of Wong Kim Ark, whose victory in the 1898 Supreme Court case affirmed automatic citizenship for nearly all children born in the United States.

Memphis House Primary Exemplifies Democrats’ Age Fights

1 April 2026 at 17:43
The contest between Representative Steve Cohen, 76, a white incumbent, and Justin Pearson, 31, a Black state lawmaker, exemplifies a national push for a passing of the torch.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times; Brad J. Vest for The New York Times

Yesterday — 31 March 2026Main stream

Cesar Chavez Was a Voice for Mexican Americans Like Me. Now, We Grieve.

By: Ana Ley
31 March 2026 at 17:02
The United Farm Workers co-founder had been celebrated as an exemplar of civil rights. Then, a Times investigation found extensive evidence of his abuse of women.

© Gabriel V. Cárdenas for The New York Times

A mural dedicated to Cesar Chavez, among others, was covered in San Juan, Texas, after allegations that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.
Before yesterdayMain stream

He Trolls the Left. What Does He Actually Mean?

20 March 2026 at 06:44
Backlash against Jeremy Carl’s incendiary tweets and language caused him to withdraw his nomination for a State Department post. On “Interesting Times,” Ross Douthat challenges him on his use of phrases like “cultural genocide” and “great replacement.”
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