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A Half-Century History Of Debates Over Postal Service Funding

By • Sep 2, 2020

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Seattle's first Black female police chief will, within hours, be out of the job. Carmen Best announced her resignation in August just after Seattle's City Council announced cuts to the police department in the wake of protests, in part, aimed at police misconduct. Among other things, those cuts would eliminate the jobs of about a hundred officers, including, possibly, a young Black recruit who had emailed Chief Best this summer to share how ecstatic he was to work under her command.

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Voice Of America Journalists Protest Trump Appointee's Actions

By • Sep 1, 2020

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Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes: Trump Will Use Every Opportunity To Divide People

By • Sep 1, 2020

President Trump visited Wisconsin on Tuesday despite calls from officials, including Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, to stay away.

Some Young Republican Activists Worry About The Future Of Their Party

By • Sep 1, 2020

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Last week's Republican National Convention offered direct appeals to a new generation of voters. It showcased figures like Madison Cawthorn, a congressional candidate in North Carolina.

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'Having And Being Had': A Book That Answers Your Questions On Capitalism

By editor • Sep 1, 2020

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University Of California, Santa Cruz, Rehires Student Assistants Fired In Spring

By • Sep 1, 2020

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Oregon Law Enforcement Turns Down Governor's Help Request

By • Sep 1, 2020

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Undocumented People With No Health Insurance Struggle Especially Hard From COVID-19

By • Aug 31, 2020

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Many Employers Say Temporary Tax Break Is Not Worth The Trouble

By • Aug 31, 2020

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Starting tomorrow, some workers may get a boost in their take-home pay. That's because the Trump administration has given employers the option to stop collecting payroll taxes through the end of this year. The windfall is only temporary, though. Unless Congress decides to forgive the taxes, employees will have to repay the money next year. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman's Legacy

By editor • Aug 31, 2020

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Communities Are Trying To Help Working Parents Who Face A Child Care Gap

By & • Aug 31, 2020

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A Canceled State Fair Can't Stop Minnesota's Famed Butter Sculpture Artistry

By editor • Aug 30, 2020

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The GOP's Effort To Win Over Black Voters

By editor • Aug 30, 2020

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Former White Nationalist On RNC's Racial Rhetoric

By editor • Aug 30, 2020

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Young Republican Delegates Discuss RNC Convention

By editor • Aug 29, 2020

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Hurricane Laura Recovery Could Take Years

By • Aug 29, 2020

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Activist Frank Nitty's Walk From Milwaukee Concludes At March On Washington

By editor • Aug 29, 2020

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Chris Murphy Says He Still Sees Hope For Progress Around Gun Laws And Racial Justice

By editor • Aug 29, 2020

Protests against police brutality and gun violence continue in Kenosha, Wis., following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Meanwhile, a 17-year-old is facing murder charges for allegedly shooting and killing two protesters in the city on Tuesday night.

On Saturday, a man in Portland was fatally shot as a pro-Trump caravan traveled through the city, clashing with counter protesters.

Remembering Actor Chadwick Boseman

By editor • Aug 29, 2020

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Last night, after the daylong protest here in Washington, D.C., word came of the tragic news that actor Chadwick Boseman had died. He was 43 years old.

RODNEY COX: Somebody sent me a text. And they said Black Panther just died.

Jason Wright On Leading The Washington Football Team Amid Multiple Crises

By & • Aug 28, 2020

Jason Wright joins the Washington Football Team as it confronts a series of crises: allegations of sexual harassment and bullying, the COVID-19 pandemic and changing a racist team name.

Wisconsin AG Pushes Back On Criticism Of Investigation Into Jacob Blake Shooting

By • Aug 28, 2020

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is continuing to investigate the police shooting of Jacob Blake days after he was shot seven times in front of his three sons by a police officer in Kenosha, Wis. He was left paralyzed from the waist down.

European Leaders Condemn Recent Presidential Election In Belarus As A Sham

By • Aug 28, 2020

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Louisiana State Fire Marshal On Aftermath Of Hurricane Laura

By editor • Aug 27, 2020

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Trump To Address The RNC On Final Night

By & • Aug 27, 2020

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Police Declare Portland Protests A Riot But This Definition Could Be Rooted In Racism

By editor • Aug 27, 2020

On a Saturday night in mid-August, the 79th consecutive day of protests in Portland, Ore., a couple hundred demonstrators gathered in Portland's Laurelhurst Park before marching to the Penumbra Kelly Building, a property used by both the city police and Multnomah County Sheriff's office.

More Persuasively Dickensian: 'The Personal History Of David Copperfield' Reviewed

By • Aug 27, 2020

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Checking In With New Orleans' Honeysuckle Lane 15 Years After Hurricane Katrina

By editor • Aug 27, 2020

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After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans 15 years ago, this program got to meet and stay in touch with people on a cul-de-sac in New Orleans East.

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NBA Postpones 3 Playoff Games As Milwaukee Bucks Protest Wisconsin Police Shooting

By • Aug 26, 2020

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Hurricane Laura Approaches Gulf Coast

By • Aug 26, 2020

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Intelligence Community Says Foreign Countries Not Trying To Make Counterfeit Ballots

By • Aug 26, 2020

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