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Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab wrote ‘We Are Free, You and Me’ with daughter in mind
by Michel Martin
Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab wrote a new children’s book inspired by affirmations they share with their daughter and scores of young people they meet through their activism.
Florida Mayor Tries To Counter Rise In New Coronavirus Cases
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez about the county ordering gyms to close again after a new surge in COVID-19 cases. Restaurants must also close their dining rooms.
Discrimination Ruling Boosts LGBTQ Groups Challenging Military Ban
by Stephanie Colombini
Those challenging the military's ban on transgender service have been encouraged by a recent Supreme Court decision that protects many LGBTQ employees from discrimination.
In Show Of Force, U.S. Navy Sends Aircraft Carriers To South China Sea
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Greg Poling of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about the deployment of two U.S. aircraft carriers to conduct exercises in the disputed South China Sea.
Native American Activists Victorious After Judge Orders Pipeline Shut Down
NPR's David Greene talks to Mark Trahant, editor of Indian Country Today, about what the Dakota Access Pipeline shutdown means for activists, and where the court battle goes from here.
Another Case Involving Ex-Atlanta Officer Garrett Rolfe Is Scrutinized
by Emily Green
The ex-Atlanta officer charged with killing Rayshard Brooks, fired at another man in 2015. It took five years for that case to be resolved — highlighting an often slow-moving justice system.
Trump Appears To Be Betting On A Strategy Of Division To Win Reelection
by Tamara Keith
President Trump has struggled to articulate an agenda for a second term and has instead focused on stoking culture wars. But pollsters say that strategy could backfire.
In 'Members Only,' Pandya Examines Brown Space Between Black And White
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sameer Pandya, author of the new book: Members Only.
With Ban On Foreigners, Thailand Hopes Locals Will Visit Tourist Spots
by Michael Sullivan
Thailand is very heavily dependent on tourism. The coronavirus has hit the industry hard. In Southeast Asia, there are fears tourism might never fully recover.
Pandemic Has Many Europeans Turning To Bikes For Transportation
As thousands of Europeans turn to bicycling during the coronavirus crisis, our correspondents in Paris and London report on how those two cities have responded to the new demand.
Bars Struggle After Being Forced To Close Again During Pandemic
by Kirk Siegler
After allowing bars to reopen, some states and counties are forcing them to close after COVID-19 cases surge. Bar owners are struggling to balance safety and health risks with economic realities.
Surge In Coronavirus Cases Could Short-Circuit Economic Recovery
by Scott Horsley
Restaurants, retail shops, and other service industries are starting to bounce back from the deep recession. But those gains could be jeopardized by a rise in new coronavirus infections.
News Brief: COVID-19 Cases Surge, Economy Struggles, Trump Reelection Bid
Florida hospitals are impacted by a surge in COVID-19 cases. Economic comeback could be short-circuited by a jump in coronavirus cases. And, does racial reckoning fit into Trump's reelection strategy?