Thousands In Alaska Want To Unseat Judge After Man Gets No Prison Time For Assault
An Alaska man charged with kidnapping and assaulting a Native Alaskan woman was given no prison time last week. Now there’s a campaign to unseat the judge.
Republican Sen. Jeff Flake Forces A Delay In Senate Vote On Kavanaugh
Another dramatic day in the battle over Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court unfolded on Friday.
How The Judicial Crisis Network Is Reacting To The Kavanaugh Hearings And Allegations
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Carrie Severino, chief counsel of the Judicial Crisis Network, which is responsible for the Federalist Society’s public support of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Airport Workers in New York, New Jersey To Receive Minimum Of $19 Per Hour
The Port Authority Board of Commissioners announced its unanimous decision on Thursday. Businesses will be required to pay the increases in stages over five years.
How Trauma Affects Memory: Scientists Weigh In On The Kavanaugh Hearing
Christine Blasey Ford presented her allegations against Brett Kavanaugh Thursday. He denied them. But how can either of them remember? Here’s what science says about memory and trauma — and alcohol.
Vermont’s Only Black Female Lawmaker Resigns Amid Racial Harassment
State Rep. Kiah Morris announced in August that she would not be seeking re-election, but now she is resigning early, as a result of “continued harassment” and her husband’s health issues.
‘Rafiki’: The Lesbian Love Story That Kenya Banned And Then Unbanned
In the hopes of becoming an Oscar contender, the Kenyan film board allowed the movie to play in Nairobi for a week. Director Wanuri Kahiu sees it as the beginning of a fight for freedom of expression.
Would It Make A Difference If The FBI Were To Investigate Kavanaugh?
Democrats and outside groups want the FBI to investigate the allegations into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. He and Republicans say all the necessary work here is done. What does it matter?
Drew Philp: How Can ‘Radical Neighborliness’ Help Struggling Communities?
In 2009, Drew Philp bought an abandoned house in Detroit and worked with neighbors to fix it up. He discovered the power of ‘radical neighborliness’ to rebuild his struggling neighborhood.
Liz Ogbu: Can We Gentrify Neighborhoods While Allowing Longtime Residents To Stay?
Architect Liz Ogbu has seen the pain gentrification creates for displaced communities. She wonders how we can create ways for longtime residents to stay and reap the benefits of gentrification.
Richard Berry: How Can Cities Create Opportunities For The Homeless?
As Albuquerque’s mayor, Richard Berry tried a new approach to addressing panhandling: offering work and connecting homeless with city services. He says it’s a more humane option more cities can try.
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