The collection of top images published in 2025 offers a layered portrait of the nation As the US confronted intensifying climate threats, widening inequality, and political and economic turmoil, the Guardian called on photojournalists across the country to document both the hardships and the resilience of their communities over the past year. These images and stories go beyond breaking news alerts, capturing the truths and complex lives of individuals and groups. They tell the stories of caregivers, survivors of gun violence, families forced to leave their homes due to political threats, the rapid growth of datacenters, and advocates working to protect democratic processes. Continue reading...