Americans Like Their Schools Just Fine — But Not Yours
Two new polls show contradictions and partisan divides in the public's opinion of education.
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Latest Religious Liberty Battle: Church-Affiliated Colleges And LGBT Students
A California lawmaker's push to reduce discrimination against LGBT people at religious colleges and universities sparks new debate over the separation of church and state.
Transgender Teens Travel To N.C. Gender Clinic, The Only One In The South
While a heated debate continues about North Carolina's "bathroom bill," a clinic in the state is helping transgender teenagers transition. It's the only gender clinic in the South for teens.
Louisiana Flooding Puts A Lot Of Rep. Grave's District Under Water
Almost two weeks after severe flooding in Louisiana, President Obama will visit the state. David Greene talks to Republican Rep. Garret Graves about how his district is doing.
Obama Transgender Bathroom Directive Blocked Temporarily By Judge
Renee Montagne talks to Attorney General Scott Pruitt of Oklahoma, one of the states granted an injunction which keeps guidance from the administration on transgender students from going into effect.
Social Network Nextdoor Moves To Block Racial Profiling Online
Social networks let users share without being impeded. But Nextdoor, a platform for neighborhoods, is moving to block posts for the first time when they appear to be racial profiling.
Florida's Zika Cases Weigh On Businesses, State And Local Officials
Business leaders worry that designating neighborhoods as hot zones will hurt tourism. State and local officials are concerned about how information is being released about Zika's spread.
20 Years Since Welfare's Overhaul, Results Are Mixed
The new program did work for millions of families. The idea was that people would be encouraged to find work if they knew their monthly checks would end, but instead, some have been left high and dry.
Miami Schools Take Steps To Protect Returning Students From Zika
Mosquito repellent, long-sleeved shirts and pants are part of the plan, as well emails, texts and education about standing water. But controlling the spread of the virus is a major challenge.
Virginia Governor Restores Voting Rights to Felons Again
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe says felons have paid their debt to society and deserve enfranchisement. Republicans say he is trying to increase Democratic voter rolls for November.