A Simple Cure For Education's Jargonitis
It can be hard to make sense of the words used by people who want to make schools better. Here's our Reader's Guide, using the most common words in English.
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Does Carrying A Pistol Make You Safer?
Even as violent and property crimes fall, more Americans are carrying concealed handguns. Many think having a gun makes them safer, but the decision to shoot is a serious one with grave consequences.
A Real-Life Tax Scam: This Is What IRS Phone Fraud Sounds Like
It's tax season, which also means it's tax scam season. People around the country are getting phone calls from criminals pretending to be tax collectors. Here is one of them.
Texas Attorney General, Already Facing Criminal Charges, Accused Of Civil Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with securities fraud, alleging that he improperly recruited investors for a high-tech Texas startup.
Al-Jazeera America Prepares Farewell Broadcast
Al-Jazeera America, the news network that was backed by the ruling family of Qatar and struggled to gain traction in the U.S., will sign off for good after a three-hour farewell broadcast on Tuesday.
That Hole-In-One: The Other Amazing Thing About The 2016 Masters
Three players made history, teaming up to record three aces on a single hole on the same day for the first time ever at the Masters.
Hundreds Protesting Political System Arrested On Capitol's Steps
The Democracy Spring coalition of progressive groups called on legislators to replace caps on campaign donations, fix the Voting Rights Act and end gerrymandering. At least 400 were arrested.
Despite Federal Court Rulings, Texas' Voter ID Laws Remain In Place
Despite being ruled in violation of the Voting Rights Act and the U.S. Constitution by seven federal judges, Texas' voter ID restrictions are still the law of the land. It's been six months since the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals again ruled the law unconstitutional, but it looks as if Texas will go through another election with the restrictions in place.
See Where Women Have The Most And Least Political Representation In The U.S.
Women may make up half the population in the U.S., but just 24.5 percent of state lawmakers are women.
Is It OK To Vote For Hillary Clinton Because She's A Woman?
A listener's 8-year-old daughter tells her dad to vote for the "girl" candidate, because she's a woman. It's a sweet clip, but it gets at the deep question of how identity and issues are intertwined.