There are two headlines. Things have never been better.

It underscores the notion that we've rid Jim Crow of much of our society. But Jim Crow still lives in the criminal justice system, and we've got to root it out.

It underscores the notion that we've rid Jim Crow of much of our society, ... But Jim Crow still lives in the criminal justice system, and we've got to root it out.

It's very hard for children to do well in school if they don't have highly qualified teachers.

But, on the downside, there are gaps that persist.

There are two headlines,