This Republican SC lawmaker helped block a 'crazily oppressive' abortion bill
Senator Sandy Senn believes that legislators cannot tell a woman what is best for her own life.
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A few Republicans spoke up and stopped abortion bans in their states
NPR's Melissa Block talks with South Carolina Sen. Sandy Senn, who was one of six Republican state senators who helped block a near-total abortion ban from advancing.
Comedians Hank Azaria and Hari Kondabolu on the impact of race post-public callout
What happens after a public callout? For comedians Hari Kondabolu and Hank Azaria, the answer to that has a lot to do with their race.
Federal prisons want inmates to pay victims, before making phone calls or buying shoes
A proposed Bureau of Prisons rule would put the majority of money sent to an incarcerated person from outside toward restitution or other fines.
Disney flexes its legal muscle in latest feud with DeSantis
NPR's Melissa Block talks with New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes about the feud between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis and the power that Disney holds in the state of Florida.
Late to the race, White House wants U.S. to become a leader in electric vehicles
There's a race for dominance in electric vehicles and the batteries that power them. China leads right now, but other countries — including the U.S. — are trying hard to catch up.
The lifelong friendship between Harry Belafonte and Martin Luther King Jr.
Writer Jeff Sharlet remembers the life and legacy of Harry Belafonte. While writing a profile on the actor and singer, he says he came to understand Belafonte's life as "part of the long struggle."
A new report assesses last month's bank failures and includes lessons for the future
The Federal Reserve and the FDIC reported on lessons learned from March's bank failures, including lapses in government oversight and ideas on how to prevent similar meltdowns going forward.
How Judy Blume's 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret' remains so timeless
Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret centers around adolescent girls' angst about puberty. Blume's 50-year-old tragicomedy of that awkward, in between stage seems to be timeless.
For this poet, working on her garden is exploring history, race and sustainability
Poet Camille Dungy made her lawn into an eco-friendly pollinator's paradise of native plants. Her memoir links diversifying the landscape and diversifying the voices who write about the natural world.