Race

Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes is slated to speak at Penn State University later this month — an event that has sparked protest plans and a petition. He's seen here in 2019.

Penn State is about to host the Proud Boys founder, and its students are protesting

3:20pm October 12, 2022

by Bill Chappell

As it made its case to bring Gavin McInnes to campus, a student group compared him to "many great comedians that have come before," who challenge the way people see the world.

Former Louisville Metro Police officer Katie R. Crews, show in riot gear, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a federal charge of using excessive force during curfew enforcement the night of David McAtee's death.

National

An ex-Louisville cop pleads guilty to using excessive force in Breonna Taylor protests

2:52pm October 12, 2022

by The Associated Press

A former police officer blamed for instigating a conflict that led to the fatal shooting of a Black barbecue restaurant owner during the Breonna Taylor protests has pleaded guilty in federal court.

Arts

What does home mean to you? Code Switch wants to know for our live show

1:59pm October 12, 2022

by Christina Cala

Code Switch wants to include your thoughts in our live show. We need you to send us a voice memo on what home means to you!

Comedians Clayton English, center, and Eric Andre, right, speak with their attorney, Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, on Tuesday outside the federal courthouse in Atlanta.

National

Comedians Eric André and Clayton English allege racial profiling at Atlanta's airport

1:06pm October 12, 2022

by Ashley Ahn

The say officers stopping passengers on the bridges from the gate to the plane, questioning them, and searching their bags is unconstitutional. The suit stems from separate incidents in 2020 and 2021.

This year's 25 MacArthur Fellows will each receive $800,000, a "no-strings-attached award to extraordinarily talented and creative individuals as an investment in their potential," according to the MacArthur Foundation website.

An ornithologist, a cellist and a human rights activist: the 2022 MacArthur Fellows

1:01pm October 12, 2022

by Elizabeth Blair

This year's MacArthur Fellows include scientists, artists and historians. The so-called MacArthur "geniuses" receive unrestricted grants of $800,000 for their "exceptional creativity" and "promise."

Health & Safety

Latina immigrants may be exposed to Spanish-language disinformation about abortion

5:09am October 12, 2022

by Maria Godoy

Doctors and reproductive rights advocates are seeing a surge in disinformation about abortion targeting the Latino community. Some worry that this may dissuade some from seeking medical care.

News brief: Russia under pressure, North Korea missile tests, LA City Council turmoil

6:40am October 11, 2022

Russia carries out rounds of airstrikes across Ukraine. North Korea confirms a simulated use of nukes to destroy its enemies. After racist comments, LA City Council president resigns leadership post.

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After racist remarks, Nury Martinez resigns as president of the LA City Council

5:12am October 11, 2022

Some Los Angeles City Council members are facing increasing pressure to resign after a leaked recording revealed racist and derogatory comments made during a conversation with a local labor leader.

National

What does the leaked racist conversation tell us about local Los Angeles politics?

5:12am October 11, 2022

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Los Angeles Time columnist Gustavo Arellano about the president of the Los Angeles City Council resigning her leadership post after she made racist remarks.

A demonstrator waves a marijuana-themed flag in front on the White House. President Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of "simple possession" of marijuana under federal law.

Biden's pot pardon will help reverse War on Drugs harm to Black people, advocates say

2:00pm October 10, 2022

by Alana Wise

Experts hailed the move as an important first step in righting the wrongs from decades of uneven drug enforcement policy.