How Kentucky Keeps Horse Racing Deaths Secret
When a thoroughbred dies on a Kentucky racetrack, it’s almost impossible to learn the circumstances of the death because the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission keeps the information largely secret.
Republican Women And Abortion
An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that men and women hold similar views on abortion overall, but Republican women are more opposed to abortion rights than Republican men.
Rep. Donna Shalala On Migrant Children Program Cuts
NPR’s Scott Simon asks Rep. Donna Shalala, D-Fla., former secretary of Health and Human Services, about eliminating funding for some activities for minors in migrant shelters.
Kris Kobach Discussed Census Citizenship Question With 2016 Trump Campaign
Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach told House investigators he discussed the question with campaign officials more than a year before the Trump administration formally requested it.
Trump Administration’s Suspension Of Legal Aid For Migrant Children Prompts Outcry
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michelle Ortiz, deputy director of Americans for Immigrant Justice, about the Trump administration’s plan to suspend legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children.
Trump Says He Thinks U.S. And Mexican Officials Can Reach A Deal On Migrants
Mexican and U.S. negotiators are working out a deal to manage the surge of Central American migrants. President Trump says if talks fail, he will impose 5% tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico.
What A ‘Safe Third Country Agreement’ Between The U.S. And Mexico Would Entail
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sarah Pierce of the Migration Policy Institute about what such “safe third country agreement” between the U.S. and Mexico would entail.
How The Treatment Of Indigenous Women In The U.S. Compares To Canada
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Annita Lucchesi, head of the Sovereign Bodies Institute, about the number of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the U.S.
Flooding That Swamped Midwest Flows To Already Soaked Mississippi
Mississippi is another state dealing with massive flooding. In fact, the Mississippi River has been above flood stage for more than 100 days — a record length of time going back to 1927.
Poll Shows Most Americans Support Abortion Rights, But With Some Limitations
A new NPR/Marist Poll takes a look at how Americans view issues including abortion rights. The poll shows most Americans support abortion rights, but with some limitations.
Many People Living In Flood-Prone Areas Can’t Afford Expensive Flood Insurance
Federal flood insurance has become dramatically more expensive in some places, putting it out of reach for many people who live on floodplains.
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