Localities must redistrict, too. Santa Barbara County’s plan is different this year
Local governments also redistrict every 10 years, though under less scrutiny than states. In Santa Barbara County, Calif., an independent commission is taking its first crack at mapmaking.
Police dragged a paraplegic man from his car after he told them he couldn’t get out
Clifford Owensby told police he was a paraplegic and couldn’t exit his car, but officers dragged him out anyway in an arrest that is now under investigation by the Dayton Police Department.
Wyoming Rep. Brown says Afghan refugees should resettle in the state
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Republican Rep. Landon Brown about his desire to resettle Afghan refugees in the Cowboy State despite hesitancy from his constituents.
As Miss Navajo Nation, she helped her community through the pandemic
When Shaandiin Parrish was crowned Miss Navajo Nation in 2019, she didn’t expect to win. She also didn’t expect to be carrying the honor two years later and through the health crisis.
Puerto Rico declares an emergency over the dire condition of its power supply
NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Dánica Coto, a reporter with The Associated Press, about the chronic power outages in Puerto Rico. The outages have been attributed to mechanical failures.
A Black family got their beach back — and inspired others to fight against land theft
The beachfront land — known as Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach, Calif. — is being returned to the descendants of Charles and Willa Bruce 97 years after it was taken from them.
Before revitalizing Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller had to prove her critics wrong
The Cherokee Nation’s first woman chief revitalized her tribe’s culture as she implemented a host of influential progressive policies. But first she had to overcome sexism, say her descendants.
5 major marathons. In 42 days. 2 back-to-back. How top wheelchair racers are doing it
Due to COVID-19 postponements, the races known collectively as the World Marathon Majors, are all scheduled from Sept. 26 to Nov.7. It’s an unprecedented crunch for both runners and wheelchair racers.
Cities approach spike in homicides as a public health issue
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Marvia Jones of the Kansas City, Mo., Health Department about why she thinks there was a rise in homicides in 2020 and what can be done about it.
California will soon require free tampons in public schools
The state’s schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a new law. Women’s rights advocates are pushing nationwide for affordable access to these products.
4 people die when a small plane crashes at an Atlanta area airport
The Federal Aviation Administration said the single-engine Cessna 210 crashed at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport and caught fire. All four people on board died, a county fire spokesman said.
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