Opinion: Scorecards keep record of games, and memories
NPR's Don Gonyea says looking through his old baseball scorecards stirs up sweet memories from summers long past.
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Pride vs. Prejudice
Glen Weldon is among the cohort of LGBTQ+ folk constitutionally averse to crowds, midday sun and dancing. But Pride feels more needed, more urgent than ever this year — and he'll be out there.
Opinion: A lifesaving moment at Mount Everest
Against a backdrop of another deadly climbing season on Mount Everest, NPR's Scott Simon contemplates one story of sacrifice and heroism.
Medical students aren't showing up to class. What does that mean for future docs?
Most first- and second-year medical students don't attend lectures. A student and a professor suggest it's a good time to think a lot about medical education, starting with "flipping the classroom."
Opinion: Life lessons from Tina Turner
NPR's Scott Simon contemplates the emotional power of the song "What's Love Got To Do With It" following singer Tina Turner's death.
Sudanese doctors should not have to risk their own lives to save lives
The conflict has devastated health care: attacks on hospitals, threats against medical staff. Three Sudanese-American doctors share stories from their colleagues — and map out a plan for the future.
Opinion: Progress can be a turtle
NPR's Scott Simon considers Chicago's newest star, a snapping turtle nicknamed Chonkasaurus.
Opinion: Books are not landmines
NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the effects of book bans on libraries and young readers.
Opinion: The global gold rush imperils the Brazilian Amazon
With the dollar weakening, people are turning to gold. Cue the acceleration of an Amazon gold rush, and with it, more challenges for Brazil, write Robert Muggah and Mac Margolis.
Opinion: Harry Belafonte's voice will live on
NPR's Scott Simon takes a moment to remember singer and activist Harry Belafonte, who died this week at the age of 96.