Are Prison Populations Decreasing? Depends On Where You Look
Some drops in prison populations were offset by increases at local jails, especially in rural areas.
‘These Are Not Kids Kept In Cages’: Inside A Texas Shelter For Immigrant Youth
Casa Padre is a former Walmart Super Center converted into living, recreation and dining quarters for 1,469 immigrant boys ages 10 to 17.
When Leaving Your Religion Means Losing Your Children
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish women who have left or are trying to leave the faith often confront long-drawn out child custody battles over their decision to no longer practice their religion.
N.Y. Attorney General Files Suit Against Trump Foundation
Barbara Underwood is suing the Donald J. Trump Foundation and its board of directors. Host David Greene talks with Bobby Allyn of WHYY about the investigation and about Trump’s response on Twitter.
World Cup Begins Without The U.S. Men’s Team
For the first time since 1986, the U.S. men didn’t qualify. Officials say they are focused on getting the team back on the World Cup stage in four years.
Supreme Court Strikes Down State Law Barring ‘Political’ Apparel In Polling Places
The high court on Thursday struck down Minnesota’s broad ban on “political” apparel inside polling places. But justices said similar, more narrowly written laws in other states are likely fine.
Despite A Revamped Focus On Real-Life Skills, ‘Home Ec’ Classes Fade Away
Now called family and consumer sciences, courses suffer from few qualified teachers and declining enrollment. But in today’s classes, students learn about gardening, nutrition, labeling and finance.
Dallas Wavers On Confederate Memorial
In Dallas the effort to take down the city’s Confederate memorials hit an unexpected snag after three of the four African-American city council members voted to keep the main memorial up.
California Voters To Consider Splitting Up The State
This November Californians will have the opportunity to vote to split their state into three states. The measure was pushed by a Silicon Valley billionaire.
Inspector General To Release Report On DOJ Clinton Email Probe
The Justice Department’s internal watchdog releases the findings of its investigation into the department’s handling of the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s private email server.
In A First, An African-American Woman Will Be San Francisco’s Mayor
The city of San Francisco has a new mayor, London Breed. Breed is the first African-American woman to fill the spot left vacant by the death of Ed Lee.
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