A Rorschach test for America? Covering the military parade and a No Kings rally on the same day
Last weekend's military parade and No Kings rallies could be seen as an example of a DIVIDED America… a moment where our differences were placed in pretty stark relief. But reporting from both places on the same day… you see something different.
Meatpackers' Adult Children Demand Plants Provide PPE And Ensure Social Distancing
Some U.S. meatpacking plants have become coronavirus hot spots. The children of meatpackers are now speaking out for their parents, demanding plants do more to protect employees from the virus.
Big Ten Postpones College Football Season
The Big Ten Conference has voted to postpone its 2020 college football season. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with The Athletic's Kavitha Davidson about the decision.
The Trump Campaign Is Back On The Ground To Woo African American Voters
President Trump tried to woo Black voters, but the pandemic has compounded an already difficult proposition. Still, in key cities such as Milwaukee, Trump's field offices are back to work.
How Students With Disabilities Would Go Back To School
As schools plan ways to reopen, parents of students with disabilities have an extra layer of concern. Some therapies can't be replicated at home, but going to school might not be the safest option.
North Korea Steps Up Efforts To Reach Out To Foreign Audiences On Social Media
North Korea is taking to YouTube and Twitter to spruce up its image overseas, showing off the burgeoning consumerism of Pyongyang's elites.
Elijah McClain's Family Sues Police In Colorado Over His Death
The family of Elijah McClain, an African American man who died in Aurora, Colo., police custody, has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the police department.
Opposition Presidential Candidate Flees Belarus Amid Nationwide Protests
Protesters in Belarus accuse the government of shutting down the Internet to interfere with their protest plans. An opposition candidate defeated in weekend elections fled to Lithuania for her safety.
White House Economic Adviser On Relief During The Pandemic
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Joseph Lavorgna, chief economist of the White House's National Economic Council, about economic relief during the coronavirus pandemic and the priorities going forward.
Lack Of Spanish-Speaking Contact Tracers Complicates Pandemic Response In Nashville
Immigrant and refugee communities in Nashville, Tenn., have been hit hard by the coronavirus. The city is trying to catch up with providing critical services to those who don't speak English.
Problematic Narratives That Surround Female Vice Presidential Candidates
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Monica Hesse of The Washington Post about the double standards for female vice presidential candidates and the narratives that surround assessments of their potential.
Census Bureau Sends Out Workers To Households That Haven't Filled Out Forms
The Census Bureau said it started sending out workers to knock on doors nationwide this week to visit households that have not filled out census forms. Workers face a time crunch to finish the count.