Federal Pandemic Aid Has Cut Poverty Dramatically, Study Finds
A new study finds that temporary pandemic aid programs have caused a significant reduction in poverty in the U.S. NPR’s Kelsey Snell speaks with Greg Acs of the Urban Institute about their findings.
The National Eviction Freeze Is Expiring. What Happens Next?
NPR’s Kelsey Snell speaks with Emily Benfer, an expert in housing law, about the federal eviction moratorium that is set to expire tonight.
The Challenge Of Public Health Messaging Amid An Ever-Changing Virus
NPR’s Kelsey Snell talks with public health professor Robert Blendon about mistrust in government health agencies and who unvaccinated Americans might trust to be messengers on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Deaths At The Arizona-Mexico Border Are On Pace To Be Highest Ever Recorded
The remains of 227 migrants who tried to cross the border illegally were found along the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona last year. It was a grim record, and officials say this year could be worse.
Western Wildfires Have Destroyed More Than Last Year, And It’s Not Even Peak Season
Extreme heat and on-going drought have made Western wildfires a national challenge this summer, with smoke moving from coast-to-coast. The peak of fire season isn’t even here yet.
California Doctors Say Surge In COVID-19 Cases Mirrors The Height Of The Pandemic
A resurgence in COVID-19 cases in California is giving healthcare workers flashbacks. Some say what they’re experiencing now is similar to what they saw in January, at the height of the pandemic.
Opinion: New Jersey Renames Its Rest Stops As A Nation Rethinks Monuments
New Jersey will honor nine of its most illustrious citizens by slapping their names on rest stops along the Garden State Parkway. Scott Simon muses over what becomes a legend most.
Across Federal Workforce, People With Disabilities See Need For More Representation
People with disabilities represent the largest minority group in the country, but say they remain vastly underrepresented when it comes to the ranks of the federal workforce.
There’s Vaccine Drama In Arkansas, Where Rates Are Low And Everyone Has An Opinion
The state has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S. And this weekend, 80,000 doses will expire because of lack of demand. The campaign is on to get people to sign up.
This Utah Adventure Town Wants To Put The Brakes On Promoting Itself
Tourists are visiting national parks and surrounding public lands in record numbers this summer, which is causing some overwhelmed national park gateway towns to rethink their promotion strategies.
The U.S. Men’s Fencing Team Wore Pink Face Masks To Protest Their Own Teammate
The three-man team hasn’t been shy about their feelings regarding Alen Hadzic, who has been accused of sexual misconduct dating back to 2013.
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