ACLU Leader On Defending Hate Groups
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, about the organization's stance on defending the constitutional rights of hate groups.
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Rethinking Controversial Monuments
The battles over Confederate statues have sparked fresh scrutiny of other monuments as well, including those honoring Christopher Columbus and an Italian aviator with fascist ties.
Update On Hurricane Harvey
John Burnett reports on the latest on Hurricane Harvey from Corpus Christi, Texas.
Bay Area Braces For Possible Protests
The San Francisco Bay Area was bracing this weekend for two far-right demonstrations, until they were abruptly canceled. Tension is high because of the events in Charlottesville.
A Look At 'Antifa'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mother Jones magazine's Wes Enzinna about the anti-fascist, or antifa, movement, including their goals and willingness to use violent tactics.
Trump Pardons Arpaio
Late on Friday, President Trump pardoned former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio of a criminal contempt conviction.
Daylight Breaks Over Hurricane Harvey's Damage
The extent of the initial damage from Hurricane Harvey was becoming visible Saturday morning in Texas.
One Last Hike Of Summer
A reporter takes a hike along a bird-rich wilderness trail in the Soda Range high in New York's Adirondack Mountains.
Kentucky Chef Charms — And Cooks — His Way To Food Network Victory
Cafeteria manager Jason Smith didn't have any formal culinary training, but he did have a dream: to be a star. And now he's "happier than possum eating a sweet tater pie."
Neighborhoods Worry About Living Amid Oil And Gas Development
After a deadly home explosion in Northern Colorado, residents want to change the rules on how close their homes and schools should be to oil and gas wells.