In Prison, Discipline Comes Down Hardest On Women
Data from 15 states reveal that female inmates are disciplined at higher rates than men for smaller infractions of prison rules — often with harsh consequences.
Long-Secret Watergate ‘Road Map’ May Soon Be Public. Could It Guide Mueller’s Team?
A federal judge has paved the way to publish one of the last remaining secrets of the Watergate investigation. Experts said the materials could inform how special counsel Robert Mueller proceeds.
Redefining The Bakhu—And The Great American Road Trip—Through Self-Portraiture
A photographer confronts the childhood discomfort she felt wearing traditional Mustangi clothing in public by traveling across the country and posing for portraits in them.
As E-Scooters Roll Into American Cities, So Do Safety Concerns
Electric scooters zoom through traffic in many cities these days, and have the potential to take cars off the road. But experts worry that the many riders who forgo safety gear are taking big risks.
Does Harvard Treat Asian-American Applicants Unfairly? The Case Goes To Trial
A federal lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in Harvard University’s admissions process goes to court this week. It could have big consequences for higher education.
Michael Will Cost Insurers Billions, But Won’t Overwhelm Industry, Analysts Say
The storm’s costs to insurers will be substantial, Fitch Ratings says, but companies should be able to absorb the losses. Still, communities will be coping with the financial fallout for a long time.
Saudi Arabia Promises Retaliation If U.S. Levies Sanctions In Khashoggi Case
Tensions between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are on the rise as the Saudis continue to deny reports that they murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The ‘Young Black Man’ Who Reluctantly Became An NRA-Certified Instructor
RJ Young developed an interest in guns in order to bond with his white father-in-law. The experience is chronicled is his new book, Let It Bang.
Harvard’s Affirmative Action Policy Goes On Trial
NPR’s Shereen Marisol Meraji speaks with WBUR reporter Carrie Jung about the upcoming trial challenging Harvard University’s admissions policies.
Investigation: In U.S. Prisons, Women Punished More Often Than Men
An investigation by NPR and Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism finds that in prisons across the U.S., women are disciplined more often than men, almost always for low-level, non-violent offenses.
MacArthur ‘Genius’ Poet Natalie Diaz Tackles Issues Facing Native Americans
Poet Natalie Diaz speaks with NPR’s Shereen Marisol Meraji about being selected for a MacArthur “Genius” Grant. Her work focuses on social justice issues and her Mojave and Latina heritage.
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