Politics & Government

Supporters of Louisiana Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards celebrate his win.

Louisiana Democrat Governor Victory Disrupts Partisan Politics Tradition

8:12am November 22, 2015

by Debbie Elliott

After scandal plagued Republican rival Sen. David Vitter and supporters crossed party lines, Democrat John Bel Edwards has emerged as the winner of Louisiana's bitter governor's race.

Republican U.S. presidential candidates Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Rick Santorum pray at the Presidential Family Forum in Des Moines, Iowa, November 20, 2015. The question of how to treat Syrian refugees has evoked different reactions in political evangeli

What Does the Bible Say About Refugees? Depends Who You Ask

8:31pm November 21, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

Evangelical voters in Iowa are divided over whether to side with religious leaders urging compassion for downtrodden Syrian refugees or politicians who say it's too dangerous to admit such refugees.

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Round-Table On Refugees: How People Of Faith Are Navigating The Crisis

5:10pm November 21, 2015

Religious leaders discuss the Syrian refugee crisis and how people of faith are navigating politics. NPR speaks to Pastor Russell Moore, head of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for the Southern Baptist Convention and Rabbi David Wolpe of the Sinai Temple in Los Angeles.

A refugee family from Syria visits a new refugees facility under construction in Vancouver, Canada, on Sept. 10. The country is expected to welcome some 25,000 Syrians by the end of the year.

Above The Border, Canadians Don't Waver In Welcome For Refugees

4:42pm November 21, 2015

by Martin Kaste

While Congress and many governors try to block or slow down President Obama's pledge to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees, Canada is pressing ahead with a plan to welcome 25,000 in the next six weeks.

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The Bloomberg/Selzer poll asked about the best approach to dealing with the Syrian refugee crisis — proceeding with a plan to resettle 10,000 in the U.S., to filter by religion or accept none.

This Isn't The First Time Americans Have Shown Fear Of Refugees

12:10pm November 21, 2015

by Ron Elving

In 1939, a Gallup poll found 61 percent of Americans opposed a plan for taking in 10,000 refugee children, most of them German Jews.

Democrats Try To End Drought In The South With Louisiana Governor Win

9:03am November 21, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The bitter, nasty contest seems like a rare pick-up opportunity for Democrats. But concerns over national security and whether to allow Syrian refugees into the state could impact the race.

The Future Of The Democratic Demographic

8:11am November 21, 2015

Former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson says the Democratic party is losing white male voters. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon about how the party can appeal to a broader demographic.

Why Do Young People Like Socialism More Than Older People?

8:03am November 21, 2015

by Sam Sanders

There are two big reasons why millennials are embracing the political philosophy that presidential candidate Bernie Sanders preaches: the economy and history.

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GOP Candidates Address Evangelical-Hosted Forum

8:02am November 21, 2015

Several Republican candidates addressed a forum in Iowa Friday night hosted by the Family Leader, an influential evangelical organization.

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#MemeOfTheWeek: French Flags On Facebook

7:03am November 21, 2015

In the aftermath of the Paris attacks, what could have been a unifying symbol of grief online turned out to be anything but.