San Antonio Steps Up To Help Increasing Flow Of Migrants
Almost every migrant family crossing the Texas border ends up in San Antonio, at least for a day. The city, a downtown church and local charities are offering assistance.
Local Environmental Issue In New Hampshire Gets A 2020 Boost
Clean water activists are leveraging their state’s crucial position in the presidential primaries to get candidates to take up their issue.
50-Year-Old Memories Of Apollo 11
People across the country are commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. A number of people on Washington, D.C.’s National Mall remember where they were during the historic moment.
Former Planned Parenthood CEO On Leadership Upheaval
NPR’s Sarah McCammon talks to Pamela Maraldo, former CEO of Planned Parenthood. She left the organization under similar circumstances as Dr. Leana Wen, who was ousted from her position this week.
Keeping Cool In The D.C. Heat Wave
A heat wave has much of the U.S. in its grips, including in Washington D.C. But some residents have found ways to cope.
ProPublica Report: Black Americans Lose Big Under Longtime Property Provision
NPR’s Sarah McCammon speaks to ProPublica reporter Lizzie Presser about heirs property, a form of land ownership that has cost black Americans billions of dollars in land loss.
Trump Administration Revising U.S. Citizenship Test
After a series of pilots, the administration says it will roll out the updated version by December 2020 or early 2021.
California Condors Reach A Milestone Moment
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Tim Hauck of The Peregrine Fund about the hatching of the 1,000th California condor since the late 1980s, when conservation efforts began.
What Could Come At The Mueller Hearings
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, member of the House Intelligence Committee, about the scheduled hearings with special counsel Robert Mueller.
Trump’s Remarks Against Congresswomen Are Not The Only Example Of The ‘Go Back’ Taunt
Immigrants, the children of immigrants and other people of color or those with minority backgrounds are often told to “go back” home. They share their stories.
On Apollo 11 Anniversary, A Former Crew Member Reflects On The Lunar Trip
Humans first landed on the moon 50 years ago on July 20. Former astronaut Michael Collins was a member of the historic mission.
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