For the Record

Ty Turner Bond, who said he's voting for Donald Trump. He says Trump's economic proposals appeal to him.

Among Black Voters In Charlotte, The Election Presents A Difficult Decision

1:45pm October 09, 2016

Mecklenburg County, N.C., is a blue spot in a red state. And a visit there reveals something national polls may leave unsaid: Many black voters are dissatisfied with their choices for president.

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For some, thinking twice before walking down the aisle was the right decision.

National

When Cold Feet Before The Wedding Walks You Down The Right Aisle

6:52pm August 14, 2016

by NPR Staff

Most weddings go off without a hitch. But for Stella Grizont, Nikki Vargas and Jonathan Brill, calling it quits before walking down the aisle was the right decision.

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Former homeowner Brian Burns, who now rents an apartment in Henderson, Nev., says he "still sees a lot of empty houses" in Las Vegas, where about 20 percent of homeowners are still underwater in the wake of the housing crisis almost 10 years ago.

A Decade Out From The Mortgage Crisis, Former Homeowners Still Grasp For Stability

10:34pm May 22, 2016

With ruined credit ratings atop financial loss, two ex-homeowners tell their story in the mortgage meltdown aftermath. They're wary of jumping back into the market, even if that likelihood is far off.

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"I had seen it as only from my point of view, but until that day, I hadn't considered what it was like for someone outside, looking in," says Eric Walton, after his mother read him her blog post titled "I Am Adam Lanza's Mother."

How Talking Openly Against Stigma Helped A Mother And Son Cope With Bipolar Disorder

8:57am April 24, 2016

by NPR Staff

Eric Walton was 13 when the Sandy Hook massacre happened. His mother feared he might grow up to be another Adam Lanza. Now Walton and his mother tell of finding the right diagnosis and treatment.

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National

When Asylum-Seeking Women And Children Immigrants Are Welcomed Like Criminals

8:00am March 20, 2016

by NPR Staff

Immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, often fleeing violence, are put in detention centers. That was the best way to handle the influx at the time, says one Homeland official. Now, rules are changing.

National

We've Begun To Draw The Line, But It's Tough To Define Sexual Harassment

10:01am February 07, 2016

by NPR Staff

A landmark Supreme Court case made sexual harassment in the workplace illegal 30 years ago. In For The Record, we look at how much things have changed — or not — for women in the workplace.

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National

The Federal Response To Oregon Occupation May Have Roots In Ruby Ridge

10:02am January 31, 2016

by Rachel Martin

During the armed occupation in Oregon, many have asked why officers don't just storm the wildlife refuge. The answer may rest in Ruby Ridge, Idaho, where in 1992 a similar standoff ended in violence.

The Hammetts smooth out stray strands of hair on Francis' head.

After The Diagnosis: How Families Experience Autism

8:33am January 17, 2016

by NPR Staff

Raising a child with autism can test families financially and emotionally. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with parents of children with autism, and a young woman who was diagnosed later in life.

Owner of No Grease Barber Shop in Charlotte, N.C., Damian Johnson, finishes up a haircut on Sam Chaney. Sam has been a client for over 10 years.

Economy And Immigration: What's Dividing Republicans

10:45am January 10, 2016

Amidst major economic development and an immigration influx, a trip to Charlotte, N.C., reveals trends within the Republican Party that are taking place across cities facing similar issues.

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Brett O'Donnell, president of O'Donnell and Associates.

How To Ace A Debate? Ask The Pros Behind The Politicians

11:41am December 19, 2015

by NPR Staff

When they take the debate stage, candidates must somehow walk a fine line between polish and authenticity — but how? Two people who train presidential hopefuls for a living break down how it's done.