Statehouses Have A Ways To Go To Accommodate New Moms
In Virginia, a new class of state lawmakers includes mothers of young children. The delegates are finding a workplace not as accommodating as they would like.
California Disagrees With Justice Department’s Immigration Lawsuit
The Trump administration is suing the state for obstructing efforts to arrest illegal immigrants. Rachel Martin talks to Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, who is among those defying federal efforts.
U.S. Forest Service Chief Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Tony Tooke’s resignation, which is effective immediately, came days after PBS NewsHour reported that the U.S. Agriculture Department was investigating sexual misconduct complaints against him.
What’s Next For Florida Gun Laws
State Rep. Randy Fine discusses the gun control measures Florida lawmakers have passed with NPR’s Rachel Martin.
News Brief: Florida Gun Bill Progresses, View From China On Tariffs
Florida lawmakers have passed a package of gun control measures. Also, we hear about how the Chinese government is responding to President Trump’s talk of steel tariffs.
Gen. Martin Dempsey On Leadership And ‘Radical Inclusion’
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with former Army Gen. Martin Dempsey about his new book Radical Inclusion, in which he argues that the demands of leadership have changed since Sept. 11.
More Than Half Of Transgender Teachers Face Workplace Harassment
An NPR survey of trans and gender-nonconforming teachers found that, despite the challenges they face, a majority of these educators try to integrate LGBT topics into their classes.
The Opioid Crisis’ ‘Frightening’ Jump To Black, Urban Areas
Opioid overdose deaths among middle-aged black men have increased 245 percent in the past three years in Washington, D.C.
America’s Oil Boom Is Fueled By A Tech Boom
The U.S. is on track to become the world’s biggest oil producer. Technology advances and automation mean this can happen with fewer workers than during the last boom.
Do Police Officers In Schools Really Make Them Safer?
After the massacre in Parkland, Fla., President Trump said every school should have resource officers. But critics fear the unintended consequences like increased suspensions and arrests.
As U.S. Steelmakers Cheer Tariffs, A Michigan Factory’s Future Looks Bleak
While some U.S. steel manufacturers may be embracing tariffs on imported steel, it could hurt some small manufacturers. Simonds International says it could put its Michigan plant out of business.
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