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Utah Passes ‘Free-Range Parenting’ Law

Utah became the first state to pass a “free-range parenting” law. Republican State Sen. Lincoln Fillmore sponsored the bill and talks with NPR’s Korva Coleman.

Oklahoma Attorney General On Census Citizenship Question

The Trump administration is adding a question about citizenship to the 2020 U.S. Census. NPR’s Korva Coleman talks with Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter about his support of the move.

Policing Since Ferguson: What’s Changed?

Police shootings of black men are once again in the news, with the protests this weekend in Sacramento and the release on Friday of disturbing new videos of the 2016 shooting of Alton Sterling.

Battling Heroin With A Hearse And A Prayer

In a West Virginia community hard hit by the opioid crisis, two people have taken on the fight against addiction, using unorthodox — and very different — approaches.

Easter In Rio

On Easter Friday, Christian worshippers in Brazil will carry a plastic effigy of the crucified Christ and hum not hymns, but their favorite songs by a pop superstar Roberto “The King” Carlos.

4,000 Liberians Must Leave U.S.

This week President Trump made a decision that will have a profound impact on the lives of about 4,000 Liberian immigrants. They have a year to pack up and return to Liberia or risk being deported.

Protests Continue Over Stephon Clark In Sacramento

NPR’s Korva Coleman talks with Sonia Lewis about the latest developments following Stephon Clark’s death. Lewis is a chapter lead with Black Lives Matter-Sacramento and a cousin of Clark.

What A Booming Economy Means For The Midterms

Nearly all financial indicators suggest Americans are optimistic about the economy. But, it’s not clear that it’s benefiting President Trump or the Republican Party.

Sheriff’s Vehicle Hits Woman at Stephon Clark Protest in Sacramento

The woman, who had minor injuries, was at a demonstration denouncing the police killing last month of the unarmed black man in his grandmother’s backyard.

Congressional Memo: Even Republicans Have Used the ‘I’ Word, but Would Firing Mueller Get Trump Impeached?

A few Republicans have suggested that the dismissal of Robert S. Mueller III as special counsel could lead to President Trump’s impeachment, but it is unclear how.

The Kushners Saw Redemption in the White House. It Was a Mirage.

For the Kushner patriarch and his family, the pinnacle of American political power has turned out to be a wellspring of trouble, bringing criminal and regulatory inquiries.

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