Surviving Mass Shootings Draws Two Floridians Together
Neema Bahrami, survivor of the 2016 Pulse shooting, Annabel Claprood, a sophomore at a Parkland high school where 17 were killed last month, and others have found common purpose in shared experiences.
‘We Cannot Be Afraid Of The Truth’: New Orleans Mayor On Confederate Statues
Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s new book seeks to inform readers about the monuments, which became political lightning rods in recent years. For Landrieu, the decision was to remove four statues in his city.
In A Flurry Of Furious Tweets, President Trump Takes Aim At Mueller Probe
President Trump spent much of the weekend on Twitter criticizing the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, calling it unnecessary and partisan.
Man Arrested for Bomb Threat at SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas
The bomb threat forced the shutdown of a concert by the hip-hop band The Roots, and follows several package bomb explosions in Austin, Texas.
The Call-In: Childhood Obesity
On this week’s Call-In, we hear from listeners about childhood obesity. The epidemic continues to worsen in the U.S. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Dr. David Ludwig of Boston Children’s Hospital.
The Reality Of School Shooting Drills
Florida schools have ramped up “code red drills” in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting. One teacher plans to post footage of the drills online to build support for more restrictive gun laws.
Don’t Call This Rebel On Wheels An ‘Angel From Above’
Maryangel Garcia Ramos, a Mexican disability activist, isn’t afraid to call out TV execs, rock out in front of the stage at a Killers concert and stand up to her country’s machismo culture.
Transgender Teachers: In Their Own Voices
We asked transgender educators around the country to share a selfie, and tell us what they wish others knew about them. Many say they play vital roles in creating safe spaces for the next generation.
All Victims Recovered In Miami Bridge Collapse, Police Say
Police recovered five bodies from the wreckage Saturday and said a sixth person died at the hospital. Florida International University said engineers met hours before the collapse to discuss safety.
Snapchat’s Stock Sinks After Rihanna Denounces Domestic Violence Ad
The ad asked would you rather “slap Rihanna” or “punch Chris Brown.” Snapchat pulled the ad, but its stock prices were still down by week’s end.
In A First, Irish LGBT Organization Leads NYC’s St. Paddy’s Parade
An Irish LGBT group marched at the front of New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade for the first time Saturday. Brendan Fay’s group, the Lavender and Green Alliance, fought for the opportunity.
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