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Where Voters Are: Young Caretaker In Washington State

On her visit to Cowlitz County in Washington state, NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with 26-year-old caretaker, Duayne Royston, about the political issues that matter to him this election year.

Remembering CC, The Cloned Cat

C.C. the cat has died in Texas at the ripe old age of 18. She was the first cloned pet, genetically identical to her donor but with a friendlier disposition and a differently patterned coat.

Your Questions On Coronavirus: You Asked, We Answered

Listeners pose questions about the coronavirus and the illness it causes, COVID-19.

Motel Converted Into Quarantine Site Sparks Controversy

In a suburb of Seattle, plans to convert a hotel into a quarantine site has sparked controversy.

Documentary ‘The Trade’ Gives Human And Heartbreaking Look At The Immigration Crisis

The documentary The Trade takes a look at the immigration crisis on the U.S. southern boarder. Producer Monica Villamizar talks with NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro about it.

Disability And Fighting For The Right To Vote

NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Lou Vaile, who fought to reinstate his disabled son’s right to vote.

A Look At Seattle, The City At Epicenter Of The Coronavirus Outbreak In The U.S.

Seattle-area physician Brandon Fainstad tells NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro about being a healthcare worker at the American epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.

Utah’s Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox Talks About Efforts To Deal With Coronavirus

NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, who’s in charge of his state’s coronavirus task force.

Combating Fear And Disinformation Regarding The 2020 Census

A social media post has warned African Americans to not participate in the 2020 census. NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Jeri Green, a senior census advisor at the National Urban League about it.

How Important Are The Black And Latino Votes In This Election?

NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to political scientists Victoria DeFrancesco Soto and Christina Greer about the importance — and nuances — of black and Latino voters in the Democratic primaries.

Schools And Businesses Grapple With How To Cope With Coronavirus

Schools and businesses are hiring industrial cleaning companies to prevent coronavirus infection but it may be most valuable as a confidence measure.

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