Politics

Decades Of Politics And Partnership In Jimmy Carter's 'Full Life'

11:59am July 04, 2015

by NPR Staff

Former president Jimmy Carter was one of the youngest ex-presidents ever when he left office in 1981. His new memoir, A Full Life, looks back at his years of public service, in and out of office.

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Donald Trump Controversy Highlights Influence Of Hispanics In U.S.

6:31pm July 03, 2015

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Felix Sanchez, chairman and co-founder of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, about Republican presidential candidate Trump's remarks on Mexican immigrants.

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#NPRreads: The 'Grexit,' Video Games And Fleeing The Rwandan Genocide

5:58pm July 03, 2015

by Steve Mullis

Also this week, misconceptions about slavery. And, the struggle for gay Christians trying to keep the faith.

Raymond Smith of Charleston, S.C., kneels in prayer in front of the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston before a worship service on June 21.

Coping While Black: A Season Of Traumatic News Takes A Psychological Toll

8:12pm July 02, 2015

by Cheryl Corley

Research on the psychological effects of racism, especially on people of color, is still in the early stages. But psychologists warn that events like the Charleston shooting can cause serious stress.

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Deputy Secretary Of State: Iran Needs Nuclear Deal 'More Than We Do'

6:35pm July 02, 2015

NPR's Rachel Martin interviews Tony Blinken, the U.S. deputy secretary of state and the former deputy national security advisor for President Obama, about the latest on the negotiations with Iran.

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A supporter registers for a town hall meeting Thursday in Rochester, Minn.

Small Donors Fueled Sanders' $15 Million Fundraising Haul

6:08pm July 02, 2015

by Peter Overby

The Vermont senator's campaign said its average contribution was $33.51, but reliance on small donors cuts both ways.

So Far, So Good For The Economy. But What About The Second Half?

5:36pm July 02, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

The Labor Department's June report showed decent job growth, with unemployment dipping to 5.3 percent. In fact, 2015's first half was fairly good. But economists see dangers lurking in the back half.

Former Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., speaks at the National Sheriffs' Association presidential forum in Baltimore on Tuesday. Webb announced Thursday that he is running for president.

Former Sen. Jim Webb Announces Run For Democratic Nomination

4:21pm July 02, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Webb, 69, represented Virginia for a single term beginning in 2007. He says the country "needs a fresh approach to solving problems."

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. announces his candidacy for president in Central, S.C. on June 1.

Presidential Aspiration Born From A Modest, And Tragic, Beginning

4:08pm July 02, 2015

by Juana Summers

"It's not a log cabin like Abe Lincoln, but he grew up in a mobile home, which is South Carolina's equivalent of it," said one of Sen. Lindsey Graham's former classmates.

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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont and 2016 U.S. presidential candidate, speaks during a campaign rally in Madison, Wis., on Wednesday.

Bernie Sanders Just Drew A Huge Crowd. How Does It Measure Up?

2:28pm July 02, 2015

by Amita Kelly

The Democratic candidate drew an estimated 10,000 supporters in Madison, Wis., on Wednesday. But some campaigns are going small on purpose this season.