Secretive Nonprofits Back Governors Around The Country
In Missouri, a nonprofit group affiliated with Gov. Eric Greitens published the personal phone number of a lawmaker who criticized the governor's policies.
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Businesses Push Back On Paid-Sick-Leave Laws
Dozens of states and cities require businesses to offer paid sick leave. But some employers are looking for ways to pre-empt those requirements, including at the federal level.
As Coal Jobs Decline, Solar Sector Shines
The loss of jobs has stung as the coal industry has declined. Renewable power — especially solar — is now where the jobs are. Solar jobs outnumber those in coal, but coal jobs pay more.
Health Care Bill Hits Special Ed; Trump Touts D.C. Vouchers Despite Poor Test Scores
Our weekly education roundup: A big investigation into sexual assault in K-12 schools; achievement gaps persist in high school graduation rates.
I Am Not Your Muslim
An "identity matrix" is a trap that presents itself as the answer to broad-brush generalizations about Muslims as terrorists or radicals, but actually ends up being similarly simplistic.
States Consider Legislation To Protect Free Speech On Campus
On college campuses across the country, there is a pattern of violence in response to provocative speakers. Now, states are considering a model bill to protect free speech on campus.
Leaked Document Indicates Big Proposed Cuts To Drug Czar's Office
President Trump campaigned on fighting the opioid crisis. Now a preliminary White House budget document, obtained by NPR, calls for significant cuts to the office quarterbacking the federal response.
With National Monuments Under Review, Bears Ears Is Focus Of Fierce Debate
Bears Ears in Utah is on land considered sacred to Native Americans. But some local residents say the 1.35-million-acre national monument is being pushed by extreme out-of-state environmentalists.
Delta Apologizes To Family That Was Kicked Off A Plane Over A Toddler's Seat
The airline is offering compensation and an apology to Brian Schear after a crew member said agents would put the parents in jail and place their children in foster care for a "federal offense."
Trump's 2nd Nominee To Serve As Army Secretary Withdraws
Tennessee State Sen. Mark Green blasted what he called "false and misleading attacks." Opponents of his nomination cited what they called his discriminatory views and comments.