
All Things Considered
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How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
by Betsy Joles
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
Voting Rights Fight Takes New Direction
by Pam Fessler
Voting rights activists say they're seeing a change in the debate this year — fewer new restrictions and, in some places, a hint of bipartisanship.
When A Record Quake Struck Alaska, One Small Church Survived
by Dan Collison
Two residents of Old Harbor, Alaska, recall the 9.2 earthquake that devastated the town 50 years ago Thursday. It remains the largest recorded earthquake in North America and the second in the world.
Internal Report Clears Christie Of Bridgegate, But Dems Don't Buy It
by Joel Rose
Gov. Chris Christie's administration has released the results of an internal investigation into the George Washington Bridge lane closures. The report clears Christie of wrongdoing, but New Jersey Democrats question its validity.
Book Review: 'How To Dance As The Roof Caves In'
by Tess Taylor
Poet Tess Taylor reviews Nick Lantz's third poetry collection, How to Dance As The Roof Caves In.
On The Syllabus: Lessons In Grit
by Tovia Smith
Can kids be taught to be more resilient? To see how educators are teaching "grit," Tovia Smith visits a public school in Brooklyn that's trying to change attitudes about failure and frustration.
NLRB Sides With College Football Players Hoping To Unionize
by David Schaper
The National Labor Relations Board says Northwestern University football players can unionize. It's a win for student athletes, but the university says it will appeal.