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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.
Protesters Threaten Rule Of Sudan's President Omar Al-Bashir
Demonstrators in Sudan say they want President Omar al-Bashir's reign to end. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Isma'il Kushkush, a Sudanese-American journalist based in D.C. and an expert on Sudan.
Feminist Dystopian Novel 'The Water Cure' Explores Reproductive Rights, Misogyny
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sophie Mackintosh about her debut novel, The Water Cure.
Waiting In Long Lines For A Salad? You're Not Alone
Lines at salad chains in New York City are wrapping around the block, the New York Post reports, as people seek out fresh greens in an effort to live out their healthy New Year resolutions.
Rep. Sharice Davids Talks Impact Of Government Shutdown On Native Americans
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Kansas Democrat Sharice Davids, who knows first-hand how a government shutdown can severely affect many necessary services within indigenous communities.
How 'Dixie' Became And Endured As An Anthem
by Bilal Qureshi
Despite its origins in the popular music of the North, the song "Dixie" became the unofficial anthem of the Confederacy during the Civil War and still endures as a divisive symbol in modern America.
Viral Hashtag Celebrates Palestinian-American Representation
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Susan Muaddi Darraj, creator of #tweetyourthobe, a hashtag for the public to share pictures of their thobe as a response to the swearing-in of Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
Texas Mayor Explains How The Government Shutdown Affects His Border City
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Jim Darling, the mayor of McAllen, Texas. McAllen has a close economic relationship with the Mexican city of Reynosa, which is right across the border.
Warren Kicks Off 2020 Presidential Campaign In Iowa
by Asma Khalid
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., took her economic message to Iowa during her first campaign trip since announcing her exploratory committee for a presidential bid in December.
Bring On The Neon: Fashion Trends We Expect To See In 2019
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with style reporter Elizabeth Holmes about what fashion trends to watch out for in the new year.
Discover What The New Year Holds With Help From Tarot Cards
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Jessica Dore, a clinical psychologist and tarot card reader, who gives us an idea of what we can expect in 2019.