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.
Utah's Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox Talks About Efforts To Deal With Coronavirus
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, who's in charge of his state's coronavirus task force.
Latest On Coronavirus In Italy
The government of Italy has imposed a lockdown on its northern region, including the cities of Milan and Venice. More than 5,800 people have tested positive for COVID-19, and 233 have died.
Motel Converted Into Quarantine Site Sparks Controversy
In a suburb of Seattle, plans to convert a hotel into a quarantine site has sparked controversy.
Maine Among Several States Looking To Shift Recycling Costs Back To Manufacturers
Disposing of waste is complicated, and cities often bear the brunt of the cost. NPR's Leila Fadel talks with the sustainability coordinator for Portland about a proposal to change that.
What Black Women Want To See In Candidates' Policy Proposals
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Higher Heights of America CEO Glynda Carr about the policy preferences of African American women, and whether those choices changed significantly as candidates court them.
Politics Chat: Super Tuesday Is Next In Election 2020
NPR political correspondent Mara Liasson discusses the results from Saturday's primary in South Carolina and looks ahead to Super Tuesday, where 14 more states will vote.
What The U.S.-Taliban Deal Means For American Troops In Afghanistan
The U.S. and the Taliban signed an agreement that calls for the full withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan within 14 months.
Democrats Must Assess How To Campaign In Oil And Gas States
Climate change has become a key issue in the Democratic primaries, but voters are split in the swing state of Pennsylvania — where the fracking boom has boosted the economy.
Sanders Boycotts AIPAC Convention, Angering Many Jewish Voters
Sen. Bernie Sanders could become the first Jewish president of the U.S. Yet he has angered many Jews with his criticism of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a pro-Israel lobbying group.
Syria Could Be Facing Its Worst Humanitarian Crisis. But It's Not Always Page One News
Syria has been in and out of the news for nearly a decade. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with The Washington Post's Syria correspondent Liz Sly on how to tell a story that is constantly being forgotten.
