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U.S. Voting System Remains Vulnerable 6 Months Before Election Day. What Now?
Officials have their eyes open to the threats in a way they didn’t in 2016, but they are limited by a lack of time and resources. Continue Reading U.S. Voting System Remains Vulnerable 6 Months Before Election Day. What Now?
Boy Scouts Changing Name To ‘Scouts BSA,’ As Girls Welcomed Into Program
The organization will still be Boy Scouts of America, but beginning in 2019, the program for older youth will change its name. Girls have already been allowed to sign up as Cub Scouts. Continue Reading Boy Scouts Changing Name To ‘Scouts BSA,’ As Girls Welcomed Into Program
Questions Raised About Study Of Device To Ease Opioid Withdrawal
As the nation grapples with a crisis of opioid addiction, a medical device called the Bridge is being touted as a way to help people through the symptoms of withdrawal. Does it work? Continue Reading Questions Raised About Study Of Device To Ease Opioid Withdrawal
Some ‘Caravan Migrants’ Allowed To Apply For U.S. Asylum
Eight women, four children and one 18-year-old were allowed to apply for asylum after the caravan reached the U.S. border following a month of travel on foot, train and bus. Continue Reading Some ‘Caravan Migrants’ Allowed To Apply For U.S. Asylum
Gibson Guitars Files For Bankruptcy Protection
In a bid to stay afloat, the company that has outfitted many of the world’s top musicians says that in its turnaround effort, it will focus on making guitars, Continue Reading Gibson Guitars Files For Bankruptcy Protection
‘I Want To Serve’: Air Force Applicant Takes On President Trump’s Transgender Ban
Being ready to serve the military is “not about what you look like under that uniform,” says Nicholas Talbott. He is suing to fight President Trump’s virtual ban on transgender service members. Continue Reading ‘I Want To Serve’: Air Force Applicant Takes On President Trump’s Transgender Ban
Facebook Updates Community Standards, Expands Appeals Process
The social media company announced changes to its community standards, releasing internal review guidelines and allowing appeals of content removal decisions. Continue Reading Facebook Updates Community Standards, Expands Appeals Process
As American Awareness Fades, Holocaust Museum Refreshes The Story
A new exhibit at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum contextualizes American action — and inaction — during the Nazi rise to power. A 96-year-old Holocaust survivor says it’s about time. Continue Reading As American Awareness Fades, Holocaust Museum Refreshes The Story
Why More Than A Million Teachers Can’t Use Social Security
Teachers have staged protests in recent weeks in West Virginia, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Colorado and Arizona. Some are fighting lawmakers who want to scale back their pensions. Continue Reading Why More Than A Million Teachers Can’t Use Social Security
On 4/20, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer Introduces Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., plans to introduce legislation to decriminalize marijuana on the federal level, adding a high-profile advocate in the effort to decriminalize, legalize and normalize marijuana use in America. Continue Reading On 4/20, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer Introduces Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana
19 Years After Columbine, Students Walk Out To Shine Light On Gun Violence In Schools And Streets
At least 2,600 school walkouts were planned across the country, starting at 10 a.m. in each time zone. Continue Reading 19 Years After Columbine, Students Walk Out To Shine Light On Gun Violence In Schools And Streets
NPR Newscaster Carl Kasell Dies At 84, After A Lifelong Career On-Air
Every weekday for more than three decades, his baritone steadied our mornings. Even in moments of chaos and crisis, Carl Kasell brought unflappable authority to the news. But behind that hid a lively sense of humor, revealed to listeners late in his career, when he became the beloved judge and official scorekeeper for Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! NPR’s news quiz show. Continue Reading NPR Newscaster Carl Kasell Dies At 84, After A Lifelong Career On-Air
