Supreme Court Ruling Means Some Online Purchases Will Cost More
States will reap billions after a major ruling that says states may now impose sales taxes on Internet retailers, even ones out of state and with no physical presence in the state.
‘White Civil Rights Rally’ Approved For D.C. In August
White nationalists and their allies are set to gather on the anniversary of last year’s “Unite the Right” rally. The National Park Service approved an application for a rally near the White House.
Koko The Gorilla Dies; Redrew The Lines Of Animal-Human Communication
Koko fascinated and elated millions of people with her facility for language and ability to interact with humans. She also gave people a glimpse of her emotions.
Firm Prepares To Mine Land Previously Protected As A National Monument
The land used to be within the boundary of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. President Trump slashed the protected acreage by nearly half last year.
Conservative Media Failed To Redefine Debate On Trump’s Immigration Policy
Media outlets such as Fox News and Breitbart defended the president and his zero tolerance policy on the border. But the narrative began to unravel as it became clear Trump would reverse course.
Young Republicans Aim To Attract Newcomers To The Party
Young people have been fleeing the Republican Party for years, and it seems to be getting worse under President Trump. Some young Republican activists in the Atlanta area are trying to reverse that.
Migrant Families Will Stay Together But They’ll Be Held Until Their Court Date
Families will no longer be separated once they illegally cross the U.S. border, but the government has yet to figure out where they will put families.
For VA Whistleblowers, A Culture Of Fear And Retaliation
VA employees in one Southeast district say a toxic culture of retaliation has undermined veterans’ care and worker morale. There is growing skepticism among whistleblowers the VA can police itself.
Trump’s Executive Order On Family Separation: What It Does And Doesn’t Do
The president ends a policy that sent thousands of children to government-run facilities away from their parents; critics say he just created new problems, and kids already held may be there a while.
MIT Clears Junot Diaz Of Sexual Misconduct Allegations
After a monthlong investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and verbal abuse, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz has been cleared by MIT to continue teaching there next year.
How Do You Feel About Immigration To The U.S.?
NPR’s All Things Considered wants to have a conversation about the immigration policies of the Trump administration.
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