What the future holds for democracy in the U.S.
NPR’s Michel Martin talks with political scientist Steven Levitsky of Harvard University about the future of American democracy.
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What the future holds for democracy in the U.S.
Authorities negotiating with man who took hostages at Texas synagogue
Authorities negotiating with man who took hostages at Texas synagogue
Police are asking residents to avoid the area near the Congregation Beth Israel, as a SWAT operation continues. Police said one hostage was released unharmed.
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Authorities negotiating with man who took hostages at Texas synagogue
Trump officials interfered with the 2020 census beyond cutting it short, email shows
Trump officials interfered with the 2020 census beyond cutting it short, email shows
The email details the scope of the former administration’s attempts to tamper with the count, including pressuring the Census Bureau to alter plans for protecting privacy and producing accurate data.
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Trump officials interfered with the 2020 census beyond cutting it short, email shows
Republican Glenn Youngkin is sworn in as the governor of Virginia
Republican Glenn Youngkin is sworn in as the governor of Virginia
The businessman, the first Republican to hold the office in nearly a decade, took the oath alongside Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears. The pair surprised Democrats when they swept office in November.
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Republican Glenn Youngkin is sworn in as the governor of Virginia
Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (HR 3755) – Passage Passed – House
Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (HR 3755) – Passage Passed – House
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Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (HR 3755) – Passage Passed – House
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S 1301) – Passage Passed – House
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S 1301) – Passage Passed – House
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Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S 1301) – Passage Passed – House
NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021 (HR 5746) – Concurrence Vote With Amendment Passed – House
NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021 (HR 5746) – Concurrence Vote With Amendment Passed – House
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NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021 (HR 5746) – Concurrence Vote With Amendment Passed – House
Lawmakers are rewriting rules as schools grapple with teacher shortages
Lawmakers are rewriting rules as schools grapple with teacher shortages
Burnout and thinning substitute teacher rolls plus the fallout of the omicron surge is pushing school leaders to the brink of desperation. Lawmakers are respond rewriting hiring rules.
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Lawmakers are rewriting rules as schools grapple with teacher shortages
Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby denies federal charges over her finances
Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby denies federal charges over her finances
Mosby reached national prominence in 2015 as the top prosecutor pursuing criminal charges against police officers in the death of Freddie Gray.
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Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby denies federal charges over her finances
Biden promised a billion COVID tests. Contracts to buy them are being announced
Biden promised a billion COVID tests. Contracts to buy them are being announced
The Biden administration wants to buy and send a billion free at-home COVID tests to Americans. Here’s what we know so far about the contracts in terms of price, timeline and more.
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Biden promised a billion COVID tests. Contracts to buy them are being announced