Would Automatic Voter Registration Increase Turnout?
A new law in Oregon is designed to make voting easier. Advocates are looking to it to increase turnout, but that might not necessarily be the result.
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House GOP Budget Sets Stage For Showdown With The President
House Republicans unveiled a draft budget Tuesday, aimed at balancing spending with revenues over the next decade without raising taxes.
Sex Discrimination Trial Puts Silicon Valley Under The Microscope
Ellen Pao was vying to be one of the few women at the top of the venture capital world. Then she was fired. Now she's suing, in an industry where women often say they are sidelined and passed over.
49ers Linebacker Chris Borland Retires Early Fearing Brain Damage
After a successful rookie year, Borland has decided to retire from football citing concerns about the damage playing the sport can inflict on the brains of players.
Secret Service Director Grilled About Agency Scandals In House Hearing
Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy faced tough questions about a string of agency embarrassments before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security Tuesday.
Talking About Great Teachers At SXSWedu
Education thinkers at South by Southwest gave us the details on the people who inspired them.
Secret Service Director Tells Panel: 'This Is My First Test'
Answering pointed questions about new claims of misconduct by his agents, Joseph Clancy says he had a "good stern talk" with his staff about why he wasn't told about it sooner.
U.S. Air Force Veteran Charged With Trying To Aid ISIS
Tairod Nathan Webster Pugh faces charges of attempting to join the self-described Islamic State and obstruction of justice. He is expected to plead not guilty.
A Gender Discrimination Trial Rocks Silicon Valley
Ellen Pao testified in a San Francisco court as part of her $16 million gender discrimination lawsuit against a former employer. NPR's Arun Rath talks with Wired's Davey Alba about the trial.
Pew: Nearly One-Third Of Americans Hide Information Online
While Americans are deeply divided over whether government surveillance is serving the public interest, one-third of those surveyed are taking steps to hide their personal information online.