Women And Politics: What’s Changed Since Anita Hill
NPR’s Melissa Block speaks with Ruth Mandel, co-founder of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, about the differences between 2018 and 1992 when it comes to women in U.S. politics.
North Carolina Flooding
For some residents of North Carolina, severe flooding from Hurricane Florence came while they were still trying to recover from Hurricane Matthew, which struck in 2016.
Bolstering Security Ahead Of Midterm Elections
Around the country, local election officials are urgently preparing for Nov. 6 by upgrading their systems and improving security.
Oklahoma Indian Reservation Case Heads To Supreme Court
At the heart of a case going to the U.S. Supreme Court during its upcoming session is this question: Are there Indian reservations in Oklahoma?
Veterans Struggling After Sexual Assault Increasingly Turn To Service Dogs
Though the VA provides veterinary benefits for service dogs assigned to people with physical disabilities, it does not currently recognize psychiatric service dogs for treatment.
San Diego Rhino Finds A New Home In Tanzania
An 8-year-old eastern black rhino bull, born and raised in San Diego, recently made a 68-hour journey to Tanzania where he will eventually be released into the wild.
Hurricane’s Aftermath Floods Hog Lagoons In North Carolina
Hog lagoons have overflowed in the wake of Florence. Mark Rice of North Carolina State tells NPR’s Scott Simon about why farmers use lagoons to collect pig waste, and what happens when they fail.
Cannabis Stocks Had A Roller Coaster Of A Week
What’s behind these seismic shifts? Analysts point to major beverage makers’ interest in the industry — and investors’ hopes for Canada’s upcoming legalization of marijuana.
First Debate Held In Surprisingly Close Texas Senate Race
In the first of three debates, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz confronted challenger Democrat Beto O’Rourke Friday night in Dallas. They’ll face off again Sept. 30 in Houston and Oct. 16 in San Antonio.
W.Va. Plan Would Allow Some Service Members To Vote Via Smartphone
That state is experimenting with allowing service members deployed overseas to vote using an app on their smartphone. But there are some big security concerns about the app.
Hashtag Reminds Us Why Sexual Crimes Are Often Unreported
This week a new hashtag arose:#WhyIDidntReport. It follows President Trump’s response to the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. NPR’s Scott Simon has the story.
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