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Jeffrey Goldberg Of 'The Atlantic' On Recent Anti-Semitic Threats And Attacks

7:41am March 04, 2017

Jewish organizations have recently been targeted with a number of threats. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic about anti-Semitism around the country and online.

Rural Democrats Try To Make Inroads In Republican Strongholds

7:41am March 04, 2017

by Bret Jaspers

Rural Democrats are trying to figure out how to make their party relevant to voters who don't live in cities. One activist in upstate New York thinks the answer is to start small and build.

Wisconsin Rep. Sensenbrenner On Not Shying Away From Town Halls

7:41am March 04, 2017

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Republican Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner. He's held more town halls this term than any other member of Congress, many of whom have canceled events in the wake of protests.

National

The Case For The Golden Eagle Instead Of The Bald Eagle As The National Emblem

7:41am March 04, 2017

Ben Franklin called the bald eagle "a bird of bad moral character." Talkin' Birds host Ray Brown tells NPR's Scott Simon that some argue the golden eagle might be a better national symbol.

How Trump's Immigration Plans Affect The Economy

7:41am March 04, 2017

Parts of the stock market have reached record highs since Donald Trump took office. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Bloomberg View's Joe Nocera about how immigration restrictions could affect the economy.

Miss Julia slipping stockings on Bianca.

National

Cross-Dressing Academy Helps Put Men In Touch With 'Femmeselves'

7:23am March 04, 2017

by George Bodarky

People seem to be more accepting of differences in gender and sexual orientation. But cross-dressing is still misunderstood. Miss Vera's Finishing School For Boys Who Want To Be Girls tries to help.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order pertaining to historically black colleges and universities in the Oval Office.

Betsy DeVos' 'School Choice' Controversy; Historically Black Colleges And More

6:01am March 04, 2017

Here's NPR Ed's take on the top national education stories this week. The highlight: controversy surrounding a visit from black college presidents.

Writing Past The White Gaze As A Black Author

6:01am March 04, 2017

by LJ Alonge

"I wanted my characters to be respectable. I wanted them to somehow escape the judgement they'd get for just being, the same kind of judgement I've gotten for just being..."

St. Louis Man Accused Of Making Threats Against Jewish Centers, Schools

8:33pm March 03, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The threats were allegedly part of the suspect's cyberstalking campaign against a woman with whom he once had a romantic relationship. Juan Thompson once worked as a reporter at The Intercept.

As Howard University Turns 150, Students Find Inspiration In Its History

7:53pm March 03, 2017

by Sophia Alvarez Boyd

This week, Howard University marks its 150th anniversary. As the nation's premier historically black college, many of Howard's graduates have gone on to become notable historical figures.