Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Where Europe's Far-Right Stands At The End Of 2017
Warsaw-based columnist Anne Applebaum tells NPR's Lauren Frayer about the nativist parties that have made political inroads in Europe this year, with echoes of Donald Trump's "America First" mantra.
Russia's Troubled Economy Overlooked In 2017
Despite economic troubles, Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to lead the race for the country's upcoming elections.
The Fight To Save Yazidis Captured By ISIS
Though ISIS is mostly defeated in Iraq and Syria, many Yazidi women the militants kidnapped are still missing. Despite the dangerous work, one man is trying to find and rescue those seeking help.
A Refresher On Anita Hill And Clarence Thomas
In the wake of today's #MeToo moment, the confirmation hearings of Clarence Thomas and the testimony of Anita Hill have new resonance.
Labor Abuses After Harvey
The rains after Hurricane Harvey flooded more than 100,000 homes in the Houston area. Now, thousands of day laborers are working nonstop and are also worried about getting paid.
Loopholes In The GOP Tax Plan
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to tax lawyer and former George W. Bush administration official Greg Jenner about potential loopholes in the Republican tax plan.
How 311 Helped Understand Air Pollution After Harvey
NPR has obtained recordings of calls made by Houston residents fearful about putrid odors in the hours and days after Hurricane Harvey started flooding the city's petrochemical infrastructure.
The Growing Latino Population In Texas
Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Mimi Swartz of Texas Monthly and Jeronimo Cortina of the University of Houston about how the state's booming Latino population has affected its political landscape.