Beyond The Birds And The Bees: Surviving Sex Ed Today
Sex education conjures images of teenage giggles and discomfort. But Bronx-based teacher Lena Solow is more than happy to talk about the topic.
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'Raising Ali' Remembers The 'Worst Mess In The History Of Sports'
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Gary Robinov, director of Raising Ali, a film about the 50th anniversary of the heavyweight boxing match between Mohammed Ali and Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Maine.
Biology Professor's Calling: Teach Deaf Students They Can Do Anything
From a young age, Caroline Solomon wanted a career in science. She also wanted to help other deaf and hard-of-hearing people defy the odds. Now, she's considered a role model at Gallaudet University.
The #BlackLivesMatter Movement: Marches And Tweets For Healing
Black Lives Matter has become a leading force in protests against alleged police abuse of African-Americans. Michel Martin learns more about the movement from one of its founders Patrisse Cullors.
Liberal Minority Won Over Conservatives In Historic Supreme Court Term
The latest session made history on several fronts, and accepted cases for next year that will likely make still more. This year the liberals won a lot — but that doesn't mean they will in the future.
Judicial Differences Take Center Stage In 'Scalia V. Ginsburg'
The opera Scalia/Ginsburg debuts this weekend at the Castleton Festival in Virginia. The story originally aired on July 10, 2013 on All Things Considered.
Harper Lee's 'Go Set A Watchman' Surprises In 1st Chapter
The first chapter of Harper Lee's Go Set A Watchman was published Friday in the Wall Street Journal and the Guardian newspaper, in advance of the book's release next week. NPR shares a reading from the opening of the book that features familiar characters and a new one.
Former Virginia Gov. McDonnell's Conviction Affirmed By Appeals Court
After the ruling, Bob McDonnell said he never violated his oath of office; his lawyers say they'll continue to fight the conviction.
California's Driest Region Finds Short-Term Drought Aid
Progress is being made toward bringing water to thousands of Central Valley residents in underserved communities where wells have run dry. The question is how long this solution will last.
Psychologists Group Apologizes For Backing Post-Sept. 11 Interrogation Tactics
NPR's Jon Hamilton, who is reporting on the story for our Newscast unit, says the apology comes in response to an independent report commissioned by the APA itself.