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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.
News Brief: Presidential Debate, EPA Changes Clean Water Rules
As the Democratic primary field narrows, those seeking the party's nomination sharpened their debate message in Houston. And, the EPA makes the rollback of clean water rules official.
Voters Watch Debate To See Which Candidates Distinguish Themselves
Voters react to the Democratic presidential primary debate. They comment on who stood out and who most addressed the issue that is important to them.
ACLU Responds To Supreme Court's Asylum Order
American Civil Liberties Union attorney Lee Gelernt talks to Rachel Martin about the Court's order to allow the Trump administration to bar most Central American migrants from seeking U.S. asylum.
Top Democratic Presidential Contenders To Debate In Houston
by Mara Liasson
Ten Democratic presidential candidates will take the debate stage Thursday night. It's the first time they will all be on the stage at the same time. We assess the risks and rewards.
Rhode Island Mayor Says He And His Wife Were Priced Out Of Day Care
The average cost of child care is approaching the price of some public college tuition. NPR's Noel King talks to Jorge Elorza, the mayor of Providence, about his own day care situation.
Supreme Court Permits U.S. Government To Curtail Asylum Requests
Morning Edition host Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Joel Rose and Ken Cuccinelli, acting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director, about the ruling that approves Trump administration policy.
GM And UAW Face Perfect Storm Ahead Of Contract Talks
by Tracy Samilton
General Motors will be the first United Automobile Workers target in contract talks. A perfect storm of tariffs, recession fears, slowing sales and automation costs has led to unhappy union workers.
Toy Hall Of Fame Announces A Dozen Finalists
The list captures a wide range of toys. For example, My Little Pony, Jenga, Care Bears — and the most basic of toys, the spinning top. On the other side of the spectrum: the smartphone.
Calif. Measure Could Help Independent Contractors Become Employees
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Mike Isaac of The New York Times about lawmakers in California who passed a bill curbing the use of independent contractors. Is this a blow to app-based companies?
The Ohio State University Told It Can't Trademark 'The'
OSU, short for The Ohio State University, proposed trademarking hats and shirts that drop most of the school's name and just read "the." But the U.S. Patent and Trademark office said "no."