An ethnic studies class helped lead two African-American cheerleaders at a high school in northern California to start kneeling during the national anthem before football games, even as football players at the school remain standing.
Sasha Armbrester and Teana Boston became convinced that the United States isn't really a free country.
When senators huddle for a private caucus Monday to consider sexual assault complaints lodged against Senate President Stanley Rosenberg's civil-law husband, state Senator Barbara L'Italien plans to discuss her belief that Rosenberg needs to give up his duties as Senate president while an investigation runs its course.