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In Rural Tennessee, Conservatives Voice Vaccine Hesitancy

5:23pm April 03, 2021

by Blake Farmer

An NPR/Marist poll found that rural, white Republicans — especially supporters of former President Trump — are among the least likely to get a vaccine. In rural Tennessee, we hear from some of them.

Imam Amr Dabour says people have become more involved in the SALAM Islamic Center during the pandemic.

Pandemic Has Strengthened Faith For Some

5:16pm April 03, 2021

by Pauline Bartolone

People leaned into their faith communities over the past year to help them through the COVID-19 crisis, Sacramento faith leaders say. National polling suggests that experience is widespread.

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Salomé Chimuku and Cameron Whitten co-founded the Black Resilience Fund in Portland, Ore. They've raised more than $2 million in the last year to help Black Portlanders.

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Portland Activists Built Resilience Fund Inspired By Racial Justice Protests

11:37am April 03, 2021

by Katia Riddle

During last spring's racial justice protests, a young man in Portland, Ore., realized that people wanted to do something beyond march. So, he created the Black Resilience Fund to offer small grants.

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Diners sit at the 24-hour restaurant the Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, N.H., on Feb. 8, 2020. Today's diner scenes often involve masks and spaced out tables, but we're getting closer to some sense of normal returning. What questions do you have about rea

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Can You Feel Post-Pandemic Anxiety Creeping In? Tell Us About It

9:00am April 03, 2021

by Wynne Davis

Increased vaccinations are giving people hope that some aspects of "normal" may return soon. But are you ready? Send us your questions about what you need help with when it comes to reacclimating.

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Takeaways From Week One Of Derek Chauvin's Trial

7:55am April 03, 2021

by Cheryl Corley

After a week of emotional testimony the trial of Derek Chauvin — the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd — resumes Monday.

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U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Attack Near Capitol

7:55am April 03, 2021

by Claudia Grisales

A U.S. Capitol Police officer was killed at a Capitol checkpoint yesterday. The suspect was later pronounced dead.

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Migrant Arrests At Southwest Border Soar

7:55am April 03, 2021

by Carrie Kahn

The number of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border is reaching record numbers. The vast majority are single men, many from Honduras who have walked hundreds of miles.

Why It's Easier To Get Coronavirus Vaccines In Some States

7:55am April 03, 2021

As vaccines fan out across the U.S., why can some people get a shot and others can't? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Rebecca Weintraub of Harvard Medical School about bottlenecks.

Gabriel Toro, 23, stands on the sidewalk near his apartment in Boston on March 11. Toro completed the credits required for a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston but the school wouldn't release Toro's transcript or degree because

States Step In To Stop Colleges Holding Transcripts Ransom For Unpaid Bills

7:01am April 03, 2021

by Jon Marcus

An estimated 6.6 million students can't obtain their transcripts or degrees for having unpaid bills as low as $25 or less. Several states have passed or are considering laws to curb the practice.

In his role as a senior trainer with Hollaback!, Dax Valdes talks about the Five Ds, tactics bystanders can utilize when witnessing harassment or disrespect.

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In Response To Anti-Asian Hate Incidents, Groups Step Up Trainings For Bystanders

6:01am April 03, 2021

by Andrea Hsu

A surge in anti-Asian harassment over the past year has shed light on the role of the bystander. Two groups have teamed up to offer training on tactics you can deploy if you witness an incident.

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