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School vouchers are one example of the stakes in legislative elections
by Wayne Schutsky
The November election in Arizona could determine whether a rapidly expanding school voucher program is reined in by the Legislature. That's the goal Democrats have -- if they can get a majority.
Senate Panel Begins 2nd Day Of Hearings For Supreme Court Nominee Barrett
by Claudia Grisales
The Senate Judiciary Committee has begun its second day of hearings on President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.
3 Key States Have To Wait Until Election Day To Count Mail-In Ballots
by Miles Parks
Voters and politicians alike will be clamoring for quick results on Nov. 3. But in some swing states, where law prevents early absentee ballot processing, that won't be possible.
'Desk Guy' Fills A Need For Students Who Are Distance Learning
A handy father uses his decades of carpentry skills to make free desks for students doing distance learning in his community, along with the help of a local grocery store.
Democrats Are Politicizing Barrett Confirmation Hearings, Sen. Sasse Says
NPR's Noel King talks to Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee about the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Sen. Hirono Says Barrett Confirmation Hearings Are Illegitimate
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii about the Supreme Court confirmation hearing process of President Trump's nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Anxiety, Depression Increased During Pandemic. Why Not Loneliness?
by Joanne Silberner
When the pandemic hit, mental health professionals predicted lockdowns and social distancing would result in a wave of loneliness. But researchers who study loneliness say that hasn't happened.
Stranded Tourist Gets Machu Picchu All To Himself
Peru granted Jesse Takayama special permission to enter the world heritage site. He's been waiting since March to visit the site. He's been trapped in Peru because of pandemic travel restrictions.
What Does Caste Privilege Mean For South Asians In The U.S.?
by Lauren Frayer
Part of racial justice is understanding who has privilege and who doesn't. We follow one Indian American, inspired by Black Lives Matter, and his journey to check his own privilege.
Experts Say It Is Time To Update Fire Suppression Policies
by Nathan Rott
This year's record-setting wildfires are being compared to 1910's Big Blowup, which shaped U.S. fire suppression policy for a century. Experts aim for a policy reset but historians are skeptical.
Calif. Officials Tell State GOP To Stop Distributing Ballot Drop Boxes
NPR's Noel King talks to California Secretary of State Alex Padilla about what the state has done since officials received reports about possible unauthorized ballot boxes in several counties.
News Brief: Confirmation Hearings, Calif. Drop Boxes, School Enrollment
Day 2 of hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. California officials tell state GOP to stop distributing ballot drop boxes. And, October student totals will determine school funding.