Women In Saudi Arabia Can Finally Vote, So Why Is Turnout So Low?
For the first time, women can vote and run for office in Saudi Arabia. Some see it as an important symbol of change. Others aren't even aware of the elections.
Politics & Government
Breaking Down Donald Trump's Rise; Hilary Clinton's Edge
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with NPR Political Editor Domenico Montanaro about the busy week on the campaign trail.
Donald Trump Takes On A Rising Ted Cruz
Donald Trump attacked fellow Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz at a rally in Iowa on Friday night.
New York's Political Corruption Scandal Opens Door To Reform
New York's political culture is reeling as federal prosecutors target some of the state's most powerful politicians. Cases against top Republicans and Democrats have offered a scathing glimpse of an insider game involving kickbacks, cronyism, and a money-fueled culture that shapes everything from the debate over energy policy to medical funding. Critics are asking whether this is the moment when reform finally comes to Albany.
Michigan's Arab-Americans Respond To Donald Trump's Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
Dearborn, Mich., has the largest proportion of Arab-Americans of any city in the U.S., including many who follow Islam. People there share reactions to the week's political rhetoric regarding Muslims.
Connecticut Governor To Ban Guns For People On Federal Terrorism Lists
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Gov. Dannel Malloy on his decision to ban individuals on federal terrorism watch lists from purchasing firearms in his state. Democrats have called for similar measures.
What Can Government Do To Protect The Shrinking Middle Class?
Politicians love to present themselves as champions of the middle class. But according to a new study from the Pew Research Center, less than half the American population now falls in that category. NPR explores what the government might do to shore up the shrinking middle class.
At N.H. Event, Trump Calls For The Death Penalty In Police Killings
Donald Trump went to New Hampshire on Thursday to accept the endorsement of a police union. Trump praised police and first responders' handling of the recent shooting in San Bernardino, Calif.
Conservatives Call For 'Religious Freedom,' But For Whom?
Republican presidential candidates decry what they call a "war on faith." Religious conservatives say they face anti-Christian bigotry. But the rise of anti-Muslim sentiment reveals a double standard.
France's Far Right National Front Gains Ground Ahead Of Elections
As France heads into important regional elections on Sunday, the far right party is on the threshold of gaining power in one or more regions of France for the first time in history.