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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.
Politics Chat: Biden And Trump To Hold Last Debate Before Election
by Mara Liasson
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to face off in the final debate Thursday. Plus, Republicans worry about their hold on the White House and the Senate.
What Women Voters In Pennsylvania Are Thinking Ahead Of The Election
President Trump is asking suburban women to please vote for him. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to 3 women from the suburbs of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia to see how these swing-state voters feel.
Women's Rights At The Forefront Of Afghan Peace Talks
by Diaa Hadid
Afghans are holding historic peace talks and the status of women is one of the most difficult issues they'll have to resolve.
Author Sarah Smarsh Discusses Her New Book On 'The Great Unifier:' Dolly Parton
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Sarah Smarsh about her new book on an enduring country star, Dolly Parton, titled She Come By it Natural: Dolly Parton and the Women Who Lived Her Songs.
The Latest On President Trump's Health Status
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University's School of Public Health, about President Trump's latest bill of health.
In 'Missionaries,' Phil Klay Explores How 'Wars Bleed Into Each Other'
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Parents Hustling To Adapt After New York City Closes Schools In Some Areas Again
New York City has put some areas back into lockdown after a spike in coronavirus infections. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Jane Diina, a Brooklyn mother of two.
COVID-19 Is Turning The Fashion Industry On Its Head
by Eleanor Beardsley
The pandemic has major repercussions for the world of fashion. That could be a good thing because fast fashion can be ecologically devastating.
Parts Of Wisconsin See Dramatic Rise In COVID-19 Cases
COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin are surging. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Green Bay-area infectious disease specialist Dr. Michael Landrum what he's been seeing the last several weeks.