Ousted Marine Commander Aims To ‘Fight Like A Girl’ Against Gender Bias In Marines
Kate Germano worked to raise the bar for female recruits. Then she was fired. In a new book, the retired officer talks about her efforts to improve training for women throughout the Marine Corps.
Veteran Congressman On Trump’s New VA Secretary Nominee
President Trump has picked Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson to be secretary of Veterans Affairs. Veteran and Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.) tells NPR’s Michel Martin why he supports the new leadership.
Barbershop: White House Calls Stephon Clark Shooting A ‘Local’ Matter
Protests continue in Sacramento following the shooting of Stephon Clark. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with community activist Barry Accius, former National Black Police Association Director Ron Hampton, and former sheriff of King County, Wash., Sue Rahr.
‘Poetry Lives Everywhere’: NPR Kicks Off National Poetry Month
On the eve of poetry month, we look forward to our annual #NPRPoetry project. NPR’s Michel Martin begins the series with the Poet Laureate of the United States Tracy K. Smith.
Planned Parenthood’s Cecile Richards Talks ‘Finding The Courage To Lead’
The Planned Parenthood president reflects on her upbringing and career in her new memoir Make Trouble. NPR’s Michel Martin talks to her about her time at the helm of the organization.
A Case For Giving 16-Year-Olds The Vote
After the nationwide “March For Our Lives” demonstrations, and the public discourse that followed, NPR’s Michel Martin reflects on the proposal to give teens a say at the ballot box.
Texas Woman Sentenced To 5 Years For Illegal Voting
Crystal Mason is a convicted felon. “She didn’t understand! She was never told she couldn’t vote,” her lawyer said.
Kentucky Lawmakers Limit Black Lung Claims Reviews Despite Epidemic
There’s a change in Kentucky law that puts diagnoses of the deadly coal miners’ disease black lung mostly in the hands of physicians who typically work for coal companies.
‘The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind’ Returns From Madness
Neuroscientist Barbara Lipska describes in a new memoir surviving 20 brain tumors, and what the eight-week nightmare of psychological symptoms taught her about mental illnesses she’s long studied.
Coming Out As Transgender Strengthened This Teacher’s Commitment To His Students
A year into teaching high school, Mario Suarez knew it was time to come out as transgender at his school. His students embraced him and he dedicated his career to them all over again.
African-Americans, Guns And Trump
Chapters of the National African American Gun Association grew after President Trump’s inauguration. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Philip Smith, president and founder of the gun rights organization.
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