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.
Supreme Court To Hear Arguments On Census Counts And Electoral Votes
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Monday over whether President Trump can alter the 2020 census numbers that determine each state's share of Electoral College votes for the next 10 years.
The Long Tradition Of Presidential Concession Speeches In The U.S.
Concession speeches have a long history in the United States and have some utility as well, even if they carry no legal import.
Activists Begin Registering Young Voters In Preparation For Georgia's Runoff Election
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Brian Núñez of Georgia Shift about registering newly eligible voters for the Georgia runoff elections.
Sarah Fuller Becomes 1st Woman To Play A Power 5 Football Game
Sarah Fuller became the first woman to play during a regular-season game in one of college football's Power 5 conferences this weekend.
Filipino Survivor Recounts Her Struggle As A 'Comfort Woman' In Japan
A survivor recounts her experience in the Japanese Imperial Army's institutionalized system of sexual enslavement during World War II and her struggle to win recognition and reparations.
Sohla El-Waylly Talks Holiday Traditions And Her Path To Stardom
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with cooking show host Sohla El-Waylly about re-imagined holiday meals and the challenges she embraces in the kitchen and in life.
How The Cherokee Nation Is Battling COVID-19
While coronavirus infections surge, the Cherokee Nation has been able to slow the spread. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to Lisa Pivec, with the Cherokee Nation Health Services, about their efforts.
As Holiday Travel Surges, Airport Sanitation Workers Worry About Virus Exposure
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Andre Cooper, a sanitation and security worker cleaning airplanes, about what it's been like to work through a busy holiday travel season during a pandemic.
Swedish Government Rethinks COVID-19 Containment Strategy
While much of Europe locked down to stop the coronavirus from spreading, Sweden relied largely on voluntary social distancing measures. Now as infections rise, the government is reconsidering.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam Discusses His State's Plan For A COVID-19 Vaccine
Federal officials say upcoming COVID-19 vaccine distribution will be managed by the nation's governors. NPR's Sarah McCammon asks Gov. Ralph Northam, D-Va., about his plans.