Teachers Strike In Washington State
Thousands of teachers are on strike in southwest Washington state. And that’s meant nearly 80,000 students are locked out of school.
David French On Racism And Adoption
NPR’s Rachel Martin talks with David French of the National Review. He recently wrote a piece in The Atlantic on how racism in America affected his multiracial family.
Many Transgender Asylum-Seekers Held In Special ICE Unit
Many transgender asylum-seekers are housed in a special ICE detention center in New Mexico that also functions as a county jail and state prison.
Vendors Make The Most Of Aretha Franklin’s Public Viewing
The scene outside the public viewing for Aretha Franklin is a little like a concert. T-shirts, music and other memorabilia are being sold to fans who have come to pay their respects.
Young Immigrants From Kenya Return For A Reunion
Young immigrants often struggle to adapt to life in the U.S. and stay connected to their birthplace. A group of Missouri teens recently returned to Kenya for a service trip and reunion.
McCain Honored In Arizona
The public paid its respects to Sen. John McCain at the Arizona Capitol building Wednesday afternoon. Today his memorial service takes place at the North Phoenix Baptist Church.
Report: U.S. Denies Passports And Questions Americans’ Birth Certificates
Some Americans of Mexican heritage are finding that their passports being denied as the government questions their birth certificates. Rachel Martin talks to Washington Post reporter Kevin Sieff.
Here’s What Keeps The Democratic Party’s Technology Boss Awake At Night
The DNC wants local chapters to use complex passwords and is leaning heavily on tech giants — while also wishing for more help from government agencies in defending against cyberthreats.
McCain’s Death Marks The Near-Extinction Of Bipartisanship
The Arizona Republican was known for reaching across the aisle when big things had to be tackled. But the number of lawmakers willing to do that now is dwindling.
Texas Officer Who Fatally Shot Black Teen Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison
Last April, Roy Oliver and his partner responded to a report of underage drinking. Oliver fired into a car full of teens, hitting and killing 15-year-old Jordan Edwards.
Pennsylvania Prisons Locked Down After Staff Exposed To Suspected Tainted Drugs
The case in Pennsylvania follows similar incidents in Ohio and Arkansas in which prison staff and inmates have been exposed to drugs, including Fentanyl and K2.
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