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.
Some In Rowan County, Ky., Surprised By Clerk Controversy
A Kentucky county clerk remains in custody this weekend after refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The nation is divided, but what does Rowan County think about what's happening?
Cases Test The Limits Of Religion's Place In The Law
Does the Constitution protect people who feel that the law requires them to act contrary to their beliefs? NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with Harvard law professor Noah Feldman about the Kentucky case.
Guatemalans Doubt Their Jailed President Will Be Held Accountable
Guatemala's president was just jailed on corruption charges. As the country goes to the polls, NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with novelist Eduardo Halfon about his country's hopes for change.
Exhaustian And Elation Among The Migrants In Munich
Germany is now welcoming some of the thousands of refugees pouring into Europe. Dave Blanchard of Oregon Public Broadcasting talks to NPR's Linda Wertheimer about their arrival.
'Wingin' It' Takes Funky On The Road With 'Boz Scaggs
On this week's "Wingin' It," music historian Ashley Kahn shares his favorite road trip song, "Loan Me a Dime," by Boz Scaggs, featuring Duane Allman.
Why The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards Are Good For You
It was known as the black Pulitzer Prize. Edith Anisfield Wolf created the award in 1935 to honor books that explored issues of race and culture diversity. Thursday is its 80th anniversary.
Not All Irish Are Enjoying The Nation's Economic Recovery
Now that Ireland has turned its economy around, some politicians point to its success as a model of the policy of economic austerity. But that's not how it feels to many people living there.
Refugees Are Allowed Back On Hungarian Trains
Migrants in Hungary are now being allowed on trains that are heading to the Austrian border. NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks to correspondent Eleanor Beardsley, who is boarding a train with them.