Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low
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.
How Venezuela's Economy Collapsed And Led To Political Unrest
Venezuela has one of the worst economies in the world with food shortages and massive inflation. NPR's Planet Money team explains how it got so bad.
Voters To Weigh In On Variety Of Ballot Measures On Election Day
Next week voters will weigh in on everything from marijuana to minimum wage laws to campaign finance. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Caroline Cournoyer of Governing magazine about state ballot measures that voters will see at the polls.
Clinton Campaign Manager Outlines Closing Arguments Before Election Day
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Robby Mook, campaign manager for the Clinton campaign, about the state of the race one week out from the election.
Donna Brazile's Resignation Illustrates Cable TV's Pundit Problem
The revelation that Donna Brazile, while a CNN commentator, shared CNN debate questions in advance to Hillary Clinton's campaign demonstrates how deeply the cable TV paid pundit model is broken.
Obama Says Army Corps Is Considering Rerouting Dakota Access Pipeline
President Obama says the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is considering rerouting the Dakota Access Pipeline to address Native American concerns.
Ohio Republicans Consider Future Of The GOP After Divisive Election
Establishment Republicans in Ohio, Attorney General Mike DeWine, National Committeewoman Jo Ann Davidson and Franklin County GOP Chair Doug Preisse, consider the future of the GOP.
Louisiana Residents Request Free Legal Aid In Flood Recovery Efforts
In the two months since historic floods hit the greater Baton Rouge, La., area, recovery has begun. There has also been an increase in requests for free legal aid. Laura Tuggle of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services says her organization has seen an increase in landlord-tenant disputes, contractor fraud cases and requests to help prove ownership.
Iowa Police Arrest Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of 2 Officers
Police in Iowa have arrested a suspect in the ambush-style fatal shooting of two police officers in the Des Moines area. The same man, Scott Michael Greene, was asked to leave a high school football game a few weeks ago after waiving the Confederate flag during the national anthem.
Foxfire Works To Preserve Mountain Culture In Northern Georgia
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Kaye Carver Collins about the long history she and her family has with a program called Foxfire that works to preserve the mountain culture of Rabun County, Georgia.
