Armed With New Policies, Democratic Presidential Candidates Look To Debates
As the Democratic presidential candidates prepare to debate again this week, many have rolled out new policies. The campaigns are framing a wide range of proposals as solutions to racial inequality.
History Of Indiana’s Hate Crime Laws
This month, Indiana’s first hate crime law in more than 40 years goes into effect. The first-ever hate crime law in the state went into effect in 1947, a story that has been largely lost to history.
World War II Veteran Awarded Posthumous Purple Heart
NPR’s Sarah McCammon speaks with Clara Cunningham Osborne, sister of Navy Seaman First Class James Cunningham, who was awarded a posthumous Purple Heart for his service during World War II.
Baltimore Residents Call Trump’s Tweets A Diversion
Resients of Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings’ district have plenty to say in response to President Trump’s tweets attacking their community.
Ex-Maryland Gov.: Trump Deals In ‘Impoverished Vocabulary Of A Scapegoating Fascist’
NPR’s Sarah McCammon talks with Martin O’Malley, former Baltimore mayor and former governor of Maryland, about President Trump’s tweets.
The Connection Between Gov. Rossello’s Leaked Chats And Corruption In Puerto Rico
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Luis Valentin of the Center for Investigative Journalism. Valentin’s reporting led Puerto Rico’s governor to announce that he will resign Aug. 2.
Did Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Intend To Deceive?
Regulators missed a chance to find out if deceptive practices at Facebook came from the top when they decided to enter into a settlement with Zuckerberg instead of questioning him, an FTC member says.
In Split From Party, A Republican Lawmaker’s Push To Repeal Kentucky Death Penalty
A recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that most Republicans support the death penalty. NPR’s Sarah McCammon speaks with Chad McCoy, a GOP lawmaker in Kentucky.
Trump Administration Expands Fast-Tracked Deportations Beyond Borders
The Trump administration is expanding fast-tracked deportations used for an area along the borders to the rest of the country. Advocates say thousands of immigrants could be deprived of due process.
Former Obama Staffer On Op-Ed Condemning Trump’s Tweets Against ‘The Squad’
Almost 150 former Obama staffers signed an op-ed criticizing President Trump’s tweets directed at lawmakers of color. NPR’s Sarah McCammon speaks to strategist Dru Ealons, one of op-ed’s signatories.
New Maine Law Aims To Restore Internet Privacy Protection Rolled Back By Trump Administration
Lawmakers in Maine have passed a bill to restore internet privacy protections — protections that were rolled back by the Trump Administration and Congress.
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