How Pittsburgh’s Jewish Community Is Coping After Deadly Shooting At Synagogue
Funerals began Tuesday for the people killed at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Rabbi Aaron Bisno of the Rodef Shalom Congregation talks with NPR’s Ailsa Chang about how the community is coping.
Many In Colorado Are Wondering If #MeToo Has Changed The State’s Political World
Sexual misconduct allegations dominated the Colorado statehouse session this year. Now, many are asking whether the state’s #MeToo movement actually changed Colorado’s political environment.
Trump Claims He Will End Birthright Citizenship Through Executive Order
President Trump said in an interview with Axios that he is considering an executive order to end birthright citizenship. Most constitutional scholars believe he’s unlikely to succeed.
Democrats In Utah Could Gain A Bit More Power, If Redistricting Measure Passes
Utah is considering measures this fall to change how political boundaries are drawn. It’s an overwhelmingly Republican state, but voters seem to support a measure that could give Democrats more power.
How Black Women Voters Could Impact The Midterm Elections
With the midterms next week, NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., about black women voters and the challenges they face within the Democratic Party.
Gab Goes Offline After Alleged Pittsburgh Shooter Posted Anti-Semitic Threats
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with researcher Joan Donovan about how the online platform Gab appealed to white supremacists, and why it provides lessons in combating extremism online.
North Dakota Native Americans Scramble For Voting IDs After Requirement Change
In North Dakota, the Republican-controlled government has changed voter identification requirements. That’s prompting confusion for many Democratic-leaning Native Americans.
Funerals Begin For Those Killed In Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
Pittsburgh’s Jewish community began the first funerals on Tuesday for those killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue on Saturday. President Trump also visited the city, but was not welcomed by everyone.
After Pittsburgh, Pharrell Demands Trump Never Play ‘Happy’ Again
Pharrell Williams issued a cease-and-desist letter to Trump after his joyous song was played at an event the day of the massacre — re-opening a can of worms around music usage by political campaigns.
Convicted Mobster James “Whitey” Bulger Dies At 89
James “Whitey” Bulger rose to power as a secret informant to the FBI. His 16-year run as a fugitive made Bulger a legend and deeply embarrassed the FBI.
Old Voting Machines Confuse Some Texans During Midterm Election
Election officials in Texas say voters need to be patient with the aging voter machines which, at times, are tripping up some voters used to newer technology.
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