Author: Supreme Court Usurped Congress On Voting Rights
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Darryl Pinckney about his essay "Blackballed," a personal and historical reflection on the struggle of black Americans for the right to vote.
Politics
A Republican Battles To Keep His Job In Deep-Red Kansas
Secretary of State Kris Kobach is a national crusader against illegal immigration, but this year some of his GOP brethren are turning against him as he struggles to win reelection.
Labor Secretary Eyed As White House Searches To Replace Attorney General
The White House effort to replace Attorney General Eric Holder is happening largely in the shadows. But Labor Secretary Thomas Perez is emerging as a top candidate for the post.
Oregon First Lady Sorry For 'Marriage Of Convenience' With Green Card Seeker
In 1997, Cylvia Hayes received money to marry an Ethiopian who wanted a green card. Her fiance, Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber, is seeking a fourth term. She says he didn't know of the marriage.
U.S. Supreme Court Court Halts Wis. Voter ID Law; Texas Law Overturned
The court told Wisconsin it may not implement its law requiring voters to present photo IDs. In Texas, a federal judge struck down that state's ID law, saying it discriminates against minority voters.
Millennials Are Blue Now, But Party Allegiance Could Be Up For Grabs
They're not the Obama-adoring college students of 2008 anymore. They're the generation hard-hit by the economy.
Identity Politics Center Stage In California's Central Valley Campaign
The race for the 21st Congressional District seat pits two relatively young, up-and-coming politicians against one another. And the politics of identity and immigration aren't as simple as they seem.
FEC Greenlights More Convention Cash For Political Parties
The Federal Election Commission approved a request from the Democratic and Republican parties to replace lost public funding with more donations from individuals — up to $32,400 per person per year.
Rules For Provisional Ballots All Over The Map
People who don't have the right ID or who run into other problems at the polls are often told to vote a provisional ballot. But the rules governing these ballots vary, and many are never counted.
U.S. Ambassador To Liberia: Many Challenges Remain In Ebola Response
Melissa Block speaks with U.S. ambassador to Liberia Deborah Malac about the U.S. effort to combat Ebola in West Africa. Work has been slowed by difficult conditions and a shortage of trained workers.