Before North Carolina, There Were Other Contentious 'Bathroom Bill' Fights
New Hampshire was the site of one of the first legislative battle grounds over transgender rights.
Politics & Government
As Democratic Convention Nears, The Battle To Unite Under One Candidate
Ed Rendell, chairman of this year's Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his expectations for the convention, and how to unify the party under one candidate.
Focus On Libertarian Election Amid Voter Discontent Over Clinton-Trump Race
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Libertarian journalist and editor-in-chief of Reason.com, Nick Gillespie, about the possibility of a third party candidate.
Even A Win In California Could Have Little Impact On Sanders Securing The Nomination
Bernie Sanders is making a strong push in California as the Democratic primary race nears its end. Polls show him in a dead heat with frontrunner Hillary Clinton in the Golden State.
Top Alabama Lawmakers Embroiled In Political Scandal
Alabama has hit the trifecta of political scandal. Three top elected officials — one from each branch of government — are embroiled in controversy and could be forced from office.
Libertarians Gather In Florida For Party's National Convention
NPR previews the Libertarian Party's national convention, which will be held in Florida this weekend. At a time when many voters are unhappy with the choice between Republican and Democratic White House hopefuls, the Libertarian ticket could warrant a second look.
Late-Night Host Jimmy Kimmel Is Negotiating A Presidential Debate. It Makes Sense
Just after Bernie Sanders thanked Kimmel for possibly securing the debate last night, Kimmel made a Batman vs. Superman joke about Democratic superdelegates.
No Sanders Vs. Trump Debate? Sad!
Although the de factor GOP presidential nominee had seemed open to the idea when asked by TV host Jimmy Kimmel, "it seems inappropriate that I would debate the second-place finisher," he says now.
Platform Check: How Trump's Energy Plan Stacks Up To The Democrats
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Amy Myers Jaffe, executive director of energy and sustainability at the University of California, Davis, about the presidential candidates' energy strategies after Donald Trump rolled out his platform.
Entering Final Primary Stretch, Clinton And Sanders Fight For A California Win
Hillary Clinton could lose California's primary on June 7 and still win the Democratic nomination, but she and Bernie Sanders are campaigning hard there, hoping to close out the season on a high note.