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You have been granted access, use your keyboard to continue reading. A group of trans women in South Jakarta preparing to go see Pope Francis on Thursday. Tap the Play button at the top of any article to hear it read aloud. For many trans women living on the fringes of the nation’s society, the Catholic Church is a haven, and Pope Francis a personal hero. The group of trans women in South

Campaigning on Wednesday in North Hampton, N.H., Vice President Kamala Harris said that “when the government encourages investment, it leads to broad-based economic growth and it creates jobs, which makes our economy stronger.” The vice president, who campaigned on Wednesday in New Hampshire, has pitched new tax plans that represent a break from President Biden, and that are meant to reassure

The role neighborhood schools once played as the center of community life is dwindling as public schools shutter across America. Why it matters: School closures have well-documented impacts on academic outcomes, but more recent research shows they also can lower housing values, raise crime rates and diminish the social fabric of a neighborhood. • Yet districts rarely consider their community

“The historic downtowns and neighborhoods in our state give each area a sense of uniqueness, place, and character that sets one apart from the other. These commercial districts are the heart and soul of the communities in which they are located,” Nungesser said. “The revitalization of these areas provides small businesses with great locations to set up shop, help increase tax revenue for their