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Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low
by Mikaela Lefrak
Some cities, like three in Vermont, allow non-U.S. citizens to vote in local elections. In these places, noncitizen turnout has remained low, as noncitizen voting is a contentious national issue.
Democratic Voters From Different States Discuss Their Takeaways From The DNC
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with a group of Democratic voters she met during the primary season to see what their takeaways are from the Democratic National Convention.
Sen. Jacky Rosen On Postmaster General's Testimony Before The Senate
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., about Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's testimony before the Senate regarding cost-cutting measures at the U.S. Postal Service.
How QAnon Conspiracy Is Spreading In Christian Communities Across The U.S.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Katelyn Beaty about the spread of the QAnon conspiracy theory in Christian communities in the United States.
Postmaster General Testifies Before Senate On Changes To The U.S. Postal Service
by Miles Parks
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy appeared before a Senate panel Friday. He faced questions on his plans to transform the U.S. Postal Service and how they will affect mail-in voting.
Fire Season In California Puts A Strain On Firefighting Resources
by Nathan Rott
California has hired hundreds of firefighters to avoid shortages during the pandemic. But with the peak of the fire season still ahead, crews are stretched thin as they battle dozens of blazes.
Week In Politics: Key Takeaways From The Democratic National Convention
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Democratic strategist Maria Cardona and Republican strategist Antonia Ferrier about the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention coming up.
Putin's Rival Alexei Navalny In A Coma After Suspected Poisoning
by Lucian Kim
One of Russian President Vladimir Putin's fiercest critics was admitted to hospital in critical condition — Alexei Navalny's staff believes he was poisoned shortly before taking a domestic flight.
'Dogs Are Not Cuddly Toys': New Law Requires Germans To Walk Their Dogs Twice A Day
Germany's Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced a new law that would make all owners walk their dogs twice a day, starting next year.
'Tesla': A Movie About An Underrated Genius Who Challenged Edison
by Bob Mondello
Tesla is a thoroughly eccentric biopic starring Ethan Hawke as the electrical engineer Nikola Tesla, a rival of Thomas Edison's.
'Sisters': A Thriller About A Terrifying Co-Dependent Relationship
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with British novelist Daisy Johnson about her new novel, Sisters. It's the story of two sisters who were born less than a year apart and have an especially strong connection.