Federal Trial For Kansas’ Voter Registration Laws Set To Begin
In Kansas, the trial for the state’s Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s “proof of citizenship” law is set to get underway. Kobach has been requiring proof of citizenship for would-be voters in Kansas since 2013. But a federal judge’s injunction prevents …
How Families In West Virginia Are Dealing With Child Care As Teachers’ Strike Continues
Teachers in West Virginia are entering their eighth day of a statewide strike. At issue is a pay increase that teachers say does not keep up with the cost of living. NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Amber Glennon, who is the Director of Operations at the …
Florida Senate Working To Pass Legislation Aimed At Preventing School Shootings
Florida’s Republican-controlled Senate today is poised to pass a package of legislation aimed at preventing another mass shooting like the one in Parkland. Democrats have unsuccessfully been trying to include a ban on high velocity semi-automatic rifle…
New Report Predicts Rising Tides, More Flooding
The report, obtained by NPR, shows that so-called “sunny-day flooding” may be a regular occurrence in some areas.
Fearful Of Fellow Legislator, Colo. Lawmakers Began Wearing Kevlar At State Capitol
“I put on my bulletproof vest,” said Assistant Majority Leader Alec Garnett. “And I button up my shirt and I go into the members’ bathroom and I tie my tie.”
Truck Driver’s Miscalculation Damaged Luxury Cars, Police Report Says
The News Journal in Wilmington, Del., cites a police report that says the driver thought he could clear a bridge but got stuck — causing damage to Porsches, Maseratis, Bentleys and other cars.
What Kids Think About Bullying And Kindness In The Trump Era
A national survey of elementary school students asks about kindness as well as cruelty.
This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reversed Pre-Diabetes With A Digital Program
People with pre-diabetes like a Washington state chef reversed the diagnosis using a digital program that harnesses the power of wearable devices, data, education, e-coaching and peer support.
Sunday’s Academy Awards Ceremony Was The First Of The #MeToo Era
In Hollywood, a night of glamor and a reckoning of sorts. Rachel Martin talks to Ronan Farrow, a contributing writer for The New Yorker, about the 90th Academy Awards and the #MeToo movement.
DACA Recipients Urge New Activism To Begin Now
DACA was supposed to end Monday but courts have temporarily blocked President Trump from phasing out the program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Diver Finds Ancient Native American Burial Site On Sea Floor
A diver in the Gulf of Mexico stumbled upon a 7,000-year-old underwater burial site off the coast of Florida. Archaeologists call the discovery unprecedented.
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