Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Answering immediate questions on abortion rights after the Supreme Court decision
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Mary Ziegler of the UC Davis School of Law about uncertainties and likely legal battles in post-Roe America.
'The Last Resort' unveils the destructive reality of beachside destinations
"The Last Resort" is a new book that looks at the rise and environmental impact of beach resorts. NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to author Sarah Stodola.
Tool libraries are creating accessible alternatives to owning big ticket appliances
Tool lending programs let people borrow expensive equipment for gardening and home repairs. The city of Milwaukee has been operating one for over 20 years, helping residents save money.
These college students talked to NPR about applying to schools. Now they've graduated
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with recent college graduates McKenna Hensley, Justice Benjamin and Johnny Dang about their hopes for the future and attending college during a pandemic.
Texas has banned almost all abortions — but it's taken decades
Nine years ago, state Sen. Wendy Davis stopped a vote on a bill that would have forced Texas abortion facilities to close. Now abortions will soon be illegal in the state with few exceptions.
Michigan is looking to ban abortions. It may rest on the gubernatorial election
Abortion is still legal in Michigan but it's the subject of litigation. It will be a main campaign issue for Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her most competitive Republican rival, Tudor Dixon.
Sen. Mitch McConnell is illuminating the legal conservative route for Republicans
Much of the credit for the overturning of Roe v. Wade goes to Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who helped install the conservative majority on the Supreme Court. He may not be finished.
Politics chat: Biden and G7 discuss Ukraine; abortion rights and gun control bills
Domestic issues like abortion and guns have followed President Biden abroad, where he's meeting with G7 and NATO leaders.
The Race to Alaska is 750 miles, on a boat, with no motors and no support
This week, nonmotorized boats are competing in an annual 750-mile race from Washington to Alaska. Ayesha Rasco speaks to competitor Janice Mason.
Countries in the Horn of Africa are experiencing the worst drought in 40 years
Hunger and drought are overwhelming the Horn of Africa again, threatening a humanitarian catastrophe and a warning from aid agencies of an "explosion of child deaths."
Politics chat: 3 down, 3 to go, on Jan. 6 hearings
With three public meetings done and three more to go, the January 6th committee is laying out its case against former President Donald Trump.
