A Forgotten Presidential Candidate From 1904
The extraordinary life of George Edwin Taylor and what it can tell us about politics in America — then and now.
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Expanded Medicaid Coverage Means More Women Get Mammograms
Low-income women were 25 percent more likely to get screened for breast cancer in states that expanded their Medicaid programs early under the Affordable Care Act.
The Forgotten Actor Who Battled Hollywood's Whiteness In The 1950s
Remember P. Jay Sidney? Probably not, but Emily Nussbaum of The New Yorker unearthed the story of this actor and advocate's push to diversify the TV world 50 years ago.
Cascara 'Tea': A Tasty Infusion Made From Coffee Waste
Hot or cold, in a soda, hot toddy or beer — people are finding all sorts of ways to imbibe cascara. It's a caffeinated, tea-like drink with a fruity flavor made from dried coffee cherries.
LISTEN: 'We Have An Obligation' To Refugees, Says Homeland Security Chief
Jeh Johnson tells NPR's Morning Edition that the existing U.S. refugee program is "probably the most thorough, multilayered, time-consuming way for anyone to cross our borders."
From Pocket Lining To Jeans, A Niche Means Survival In LA Fashion
The fashion industry in LA has been bleeding jobs for years. One bright spot has been high-end denim. Whereas $30 jeans are often made in China or Mexico, designer jeans are almost always made here.
Why Courts Use Anonymous Juries, Like In Freddie Gray Case
Experts trace the first completely anonymous jury to 1977. That's when a judge worried about possible jury tampering by a drug kingpin named Leroy "Nicky" Barnes, a man also known as Mr. Untouchable.
Shootings Can't Keep Happening, Planned Parenthood President Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood, about last week's deadly attack on a clinic in Colorado Springs, and how Planned Parenthood is responding to security threats.
Chicago Police Officer Charged With Murdering Black Teen Posts Bond
Officer Jason Van Dyke is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. Van Dyke was captured on dashcam video shooting the teen 16 times.
Top Paper's Endorsement Doesn't Always Equal Success In New Hampshire
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie nabbed the backing of the New Hampshire Union Leader this weekend, citing his executive and national security experience. But that doesn't mean he's guaranteed a win.