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The debate to fix an outdated an incorrect Harriet Tubman historic marker
by John Lee
A historical marker on Maryland's Eastern Shore contains errors about the story of Harriet Tubman, who grew up nearby. Some locals want to fix it, but others think it's fine how it is.
Why Chicago's 'Gang Book' Is A Problem For Communities Of Color
The Chicago Crime Commission recently published an update to its gang book. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Columbia University professor Desmond Patton about the book and why it's problematic for communities of color.
As Protests Against ICE Continue, Some Agents Say It Might Be Time To Radically Reorganize
by Joel Rose
Protesters across the country are trying to disrupt the operations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Politicians on the left are calling for the agency's abolition. Even some ICE investigators say the agency should be reorganized in the face of pushback to President Trump's immigration crackdown.
Capital Gazette Photojournalist Says There Was No Question They Would Put Out A Paper
After a shooter stormed the Capital Gazette newsroom and killed five in Annapolis, Md., on Thursday, the paper's staff still managed to put out a Friday newspaper. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with photojournalist Joshua McKerrow.
Justice Anthony Kennedy's Retirement Could Reshape U.S. Abortion Debate
by Sarah McCammon
With the departure of Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Supreme Court loses a swing vote who has tended to uphold abortion rights. His retirement could reshape the landscape in the battle over abortion.
This Year Many Women Under 30 Are Running For Congress
by Danielle Kurtzleben
28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset primary victory over a leader of the Democratic Party this week is part of a trend of women under 30 running for Congress this year.
Former Capital Gazette Sports Editor Remembers John McNamara
Former Capital Gazette sports editor Gerry Jackson remembers his friend and former colleague John McNamara. McNamara was one of the five staffers who were killed Thursday in a shooting at their building in Annapolis, Md.