How Florida's congressional map could change before the 2024 elections ( www.npr.org )
Black voters in Florida could regain a congressional district where they make up a sizable share of the population, if voting rights groups prevail in an ongoing legal battle.
5 takeaways from the first Republican primary debate ( www.npr.org )
The first Republican debate of the 2024 election cycle is in the books. Without the frontrunner on stage, each candidate had the opportunity to grab the spotlight, though some had more of an impact.
1 in 5 women report mistreatment from medical staff during pregnancy ( www.npr.org )
This is disheartening, on so many levels. The 1-in-5 is bad enough, but then the breakdown of race and financial status is shameful. The US needs universal healthcare, and also lowered student loan rates so more doctors can afford to go to med school. The US needs more doctors.
Burger King gave candy to a worker who never called in sick. The internet gave $400K ( www.npr.org )
Over the past 20 years, Kevin Ford from Las Vegas virtually never took a sick day because his job didn't offer paid sick leave. People across social media chipped in for him to finally afford a break.
The suspect in a California woman's murder over a Pride flag was killed in a shootout ( www.npr.org )
Authorities say that Travis Ikeguchi, a man suspected of murdering a Southern California woman over the LGBTQ+ Pride flag displayed at her clothing store, was killed in a shootout with police on Friday.
Schumer says Inflation Reduction Act provides contrast with Republicans in 2024 ( www.npr.org )
The Senate majority leader concedes it will take time for law's full impact to be felt, but says its effect is "cumulative" and Democratic candidates would be persistent in touting the law.
Trump tests the tolerance of judges and even his own lawyers ( www.npr.org )
Former President Donald Trump's rhetoric could be setting him up for an ugly clash with judges overseeing the criminal cases against him.
Guatemala's anti-corruption candidate wins presidency in a landslide vote ( www.npr.org )
In Guatemala, an anti-corruption candidate wins the run-off elections by a landslide, in a vote that was a critical test of the Central American country's democratic credentials.
Trump tests the tolerance of judges and even his own lawyers ( www.npr.org )
Former President Donald Trump is testing the tolerance of the judiciary, and perhaps even his own legal team, with belligerent messages about prosecutors, witnesses and judges involved in the criminal cases against him....
A 4% income tax on millionaires will make lunch free for Massachusetts K-12 students ( www.npr.org )
Barrels of drinking water for migrants walking through Texas have disappeared ( www.npr.org )
[News] He was a top church official who criticized Trump. He says Christianity is in crisis ( www.npr.org )
Russell Moore criticized Donald Trump and the Southern Baptist Convention's response to a sexual abuse crisis. Then he found himself on the outside.
[NPR] Texas abortion bans are back in place after state appeals judge's order ( www.npr.org )
[Analysis] 5 things to know about the latest charges against Donald Trump ( www.npr.org )
Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on charges he participated in a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results — an effort that reached a bloody crescendo as his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021....
Trump charged with additional counts in Mar-a-Lago documents case (NPR) ( www.npr.org )
lol. lmao
McConnell says he's 'fine' after abruptly stopping press conference ( www.npr.org )
House Republicans' CHOICE Act would roll back some Obamacare protections ( www.npr.org )
tl;dr: republicans have pushed the CHOICE arrangement act through the house. this act which will push back regulations on “short-term” plans (which biden calls “junk insurance” because of how little they’re required to cover compared to normal healthcare plans) & make them much more widespread. these plans, while...
Alabama lawmakers refuse to create a 2nd majority-Black congressional district ( www.npr.org )
Trump classified documents trial in Florida to begin in May 2024 ( www.npr.org )
Universal Studios might have invoked the wrath of California's Tree Law ( www.npr.org )
Democrats eye Sen. Ted Cruz's seat in Republican-dominated Texas as a possible flip ( www.npr.org )
Democrats are facing a tough U.S. Senate map in 2024 so they are eyeing some tough-to-win states for possible pickups, starting with Texas.
Here are 19 books our critics are excited for this summer (NPR) ( www.npr.org )
Some of these look really interesting! Definitely want to check out Silver Nitrate since I’ve enjoyed her work in the past. Anything catch your eye?
Got tipping rage? This barista reveals what it's like to be behind the tip screen ( www.npr.org )
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