Survey: Holocaust Is Fading From American Memory
A new poll reveals big gaps in Americans' knowledge of Holocaust history. NPR's Michel Martin considers the implications with historian Deborah Lipstadt.
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New Medicaid Requirements Signals Trump Crackdown On Public Assistance Programs
Michel Martin speaks to Diane Rowland from The Kaiser Family Foundation about a new order from President Trump to establish work requirements for recipients of Medicaid and other federal benefits.
Tax Day 2018: Impacts Of Trump Tax Plan
With taxes due this week, NPR's Michel Martin talks with the Brookings Institution's David Wessel about the effect so far of the new tax law, and issues the law will raise in the future.
Prominent Gay Rights Lawyer Dies After Setting Himself On Fire In New York Park
Before ending his life, David S. Buckel, who was also an environmental advocate, wrote a letter urging people to stop polluting the environment.
Former First Lady Barbara Bush In Failing Health, Not Seeking Further Treatment
Bush, 92, has had a series of hospitalizations and now is focused on "comfort care," according to a statement released by the office of George H.W. Bush.
Black Teenager Shot At After Asking For Directions
A 53-year-old white man was charged with assault with intent to murder after prosecutors said he fired at a 14-year-old boy who knocked on his door to ask for directions to school. The boy was unhurt.
A Mosque For LGBTQ Muslims
Founded by three LGBTQ Muslims, Chicago's Masjid al-Rabia is one of very few spaces in America welcoming Muslims who feel marginalized by the larger Muslim community.
Police Chief On California Bill Restricting When Police Can Fire Weapons
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Ronald Lawrence, vice president of the California Police Chiefs Association, about a new bill in Sacramento that would restrict when police can open fire.
What South Sacramento Needs
After last month's shooting of Stephon Clark, his neighbors are renewing calls to provide investment and opportunity to their Sacramento, Calif., community.
Boston Marks 5 Years Since Marathon Bombing
A survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing is planning to spend today's fifth anniversary mourning her injuries and counting her blessings. She met her husband because of the bombing.