Black Church Leaders In Georgia On The Importance Of 'Souls To The Polls'
Bishop Reginald T. Jackson and Supervisor Christy Jackson say church-led voting goes back to the Jim Crow era.
Politics & Government
Fraudsters Still Claim Unemployment Relief, As Feds Pump Billions More Into System
Almost a year after identity thieves made off with tens of billions of dollars in COVID-19 unemployment relief, the system remains vulnerable. And scammers are coming to light now during tax time.
GOP Rep. Tom Reed Won't Seek Elected Office Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The New York congressman was accused of sexual misconduct by a former lobbyist. Reed acknowledged he had been struggling with alcoholism at the time of the alleged misconduct.
High-Stakes Supreme Court Clash Between Growers, Farmworkers Could Blow Up Other Laws
At issue is a 1975 California law that allows union organizers limited access to farms so they can seek support from workers in forming a union.
The Fight For D.C. Statehood Returns To Capitol Hill
After Democrats took control of the U.S. Senate and kept control of the House, advocates see an opening to push for statehood for the District of Columbia.
Politics Chat: Breaking Down The Political Responses To The Atlanta Shootings
We take a look at how lawmakers view the Georgia shootings, the fate of the Dreamer immigration bill headed to Senate, and how Democrats and Republicans might work together on the infrastructure bill.
The Democratic Push For Filibuster Reform
Many Democrats hope President Biden's endorsement of changing the Senate filibuster could help push through more ambitious and progressive legislation.
State Bills Restricting Transgender Athletes Threaten Clashes With NCAA
The NCAA has not yet acted in response to a number of states that have are proposing new laws to restrict the athletic activities of transgender girls and women.
Rep. Marylin Strickland On Bill Renew Violence Against Women Act
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-Wash.) about reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act after recent shootings that left eight dead, including six women of Asian descent.
Week In Politics: With Vaccines 'Done,' Biden Now Turns To Surge At Southern Border
The Biden administration is taking a victory lap on vaccinations but is being challenged by the surge of unaccompanied minors at the southern border.