How To Be A Citizen: From MFA To DSA To N.Y. Legislature
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kara Clark, chief of staff for New York state Sen. Jabari Brisport, about how to become civically engaged.
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How To Be A Citizen: Transportation Worker Goes Above And Beyond
Transportation supervisor Heather Pindell of Charlestown, W.V., tells NPR about the ways she chooses to get involved in civic life in her community.
How To Be A Citizen: What It Takes To Run For Office With Joe Neguse
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) about how and why he decided to get involved in politics and civic life.
NPR Turns 50: Listeners Share Life Advice For The Big Milestone
In honor of NPR's 50th birthday, we asked listeners who have reached that milestone for some life advice. Hundreds answered, including Karl Colón.
A Century After The Race Massacre, Tulsa Confronts Its Bloody Past
Survivors and their descendants say facing the truth about the Tulsa Race Massacre is essential in the nation's struggle to confront racial injustice and violence against Black people.
Family Of George Floyd Holds Rally, March In His Memory
A year ago Tuesday, George Floyd died on a Minneapolis street as a police officer pressed his knee into Floyd's neck. Nearly a year after his murder, family and a crowd of others remembered him.
Growing Number Of Male Survivors Talk About Being A Sex Trade Victim
Male victims of sex trafficking are telling their stories. By speaking out they hope to destroy the myth that boys are not victims of the sex trade.
Confusion Persists As Businesses Decide On Mask Or No-Mask Policies
As Michigan lifts its indoor mask mandate for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19, business owners and customers feel both confusion and political tensions over whether to mask in public.
U.S. Imposes Restrictions On Ethiopia And Eritrea Over Tigray Conflict
The conflict in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region began in early November. Thousands have died and close to 2 million people are reported to have been displaced.
News Brief: COVID-19 Shots, Mideast Cease-Fire, George Floyd Rally
Eight states pass milestone of getting 70% of adults vaccinated with at least one shot. Cease-fire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold. George Floyd's family marks one year since his murder.