#TBT A Brief History Of (Political) Seersucker
Washington seems to have finally warmed up to the cool, puckered summer fabric that has a storied history in the nation's capital.
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Some States Make Obamacare Backup Plans, As Supreme Court Decision Looms
A Supreme Court ruling could threaten health insurance subsidies in about three dozen states. But many states aren't sharing contingency plans lest they be seen as supporting Obamacare.
Obama Orders 450 Troops To Help Iraq Fight Self-Declared Islamic State
The United States will send an additional 450 troops to Iraq to act as trainers. The move comes not as a change in policy, but to speed up training and equipping of Sunni soldiers in Anbar province.
Journalist Explores How Conservative Allies Paved Way For Walker's Candidacy
Patrick Healy writes that Gov. Scott Walker is a product of a loose network of conservative donors, think tanks and talk radio hosts who spent years preparing the road for his likely presidential run.
Freedom With Fries? Texas Official Wants Deep Fryers Back In Schools
The agricultural commissioner wants to roll back a decade-old ban on soda machines and deep fryers in schools. He says it's not about giving kids a treat but about giving school districts the choice.
After Nearly 30 Years, Librarian Of Congress Is Calling It Quits
James Billington helped usher the world's largest library into the digital age. The Library of Congress says he will step down on Jan. 1, 2016.
Advocates Push To Bring Solitary Confinement Out Of The Shadows
Some big states have been moving to limit the numbers of people they send to solitary, but officials say it's necessary to maintain control and, in some cases, protect the prisoners themselves.
Bernie Sanders: 'We Are The Underdog'
The presidential candidate, who has emerged as the leading critic to Hillary Clinton, sat down with WAMU's Diane Rehm to talk about his campaign, policies and his chances.
New U.S. Poet Laureate Hopes To Invite All Communities To Express Themselves
NPR's Audie Cornish interviews Juan Felipe Herrera, the new U.S. poet laureate. He discusses his upbringing in California as the son of migrant workers.
Pakistani Journalists Divided Over Whether Government Perks Cloud Their Autonomy
Pakistan's journalists have a proud history of standing up to power at great personal sacrifice. Yet most are also happy to accept massively discounted plots of prime real estate from the government.