San Francisco Maneuvers To Buy Local Grid Owned By PG&E
San Francisco wants a divorce from its bankrupt utility PG&E. The city wants to set up its own municipal utility and is looking at cities that have tried it in the past — such as Boulder, Colo.
‘I’ve Been Able To Bridge Divides’ Says 2020 Democrat Steve Bullock
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Montana Gov. Steve Bullock about his run for the 2020 Democratic nomination — and why he thinks he’s best positioned to beat President Donald Trump.
‘We Were Speechless’: Robert F. Smith Pledges To Clear Morehouse Grads’ Student Debt
The billionaire surprised the Morehouse College Class of 2019 at their graduation by pledging to pay off their student loans. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with recent Morehouse graduate Kamal Medlock.
Sutherland Springs Baptist Church Reopens After 2017 Mass Shooting
In 2017, a gunman entered First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 26 and injuring 20. The church reopened Sunday, as the small town still struggles with what happened and why.
Texas Baptist Church Opens New Sanctuary After 2017 Mass Shooting
In 2017, a gunman entered First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 26 and injuring 20. A new church building opened, as the small town still struggles with what happened and why.
Severe Weather Hits Central U.S.
The central U.S. has been hammered this weekend by severe weather including tornadoes, hail and heavy rain. Many affected areas were already coping with recent flooding.
States Prepare ‘Trigger Bills’ To Outlaw Abortion If ‘Roe’ Overturned
Some states are passing laws to get ready for a possible future in which abortion is no longer protected on the federal level.
#YouKnowMe: Twitter Users Share Abortion Experiences
Twitter users revealed their abortion experiences under the tag #YouKnowMe after actress and late-night host Busy Philipps shared hers.
Deported After Living In The U.S. For 26 Years, He Navigates A New Life In Mexico
After losing protections under the DACA program, Gilberto Olivas-Bejarano was deported to his birth country. In the Mexican city of León, far from his former life, he says he has much to offer.
Academics Gather To Study Phish, Man
A first-ever academic conference on the meaning and impact of the jam band Phish is happening this weekend in Oregon.
Companies That Rely On Census Data Worry Citizenship Question Will Hurt
Lyft and Univision are among the critics of the citizenship question the Trump administration wants on the 2020 census. The businesses say it could harm the national head count and their bottom line.
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