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  • Finding Power In Reclaiming One’s Name

    You introduce yourself and then someone mispronounces your name. At that point you have to decide if you correct them or let it slide. For many people from immigrant communities, this has been a …

    April 23 read more
    Listen — 11:52
  • A Special Ed Teacher Shortage Is Getting Worse — But One Fix Is Catching On

    For years, most states have reported a shortage of special education teachers. Now, according to federal data, nearly every state is struggling to hire qualified educators. And when schools can’t …

    April 22 read more
    Listen — 14:13
  • California Is A Step Closer To Reparations. Not All Black Residents Will Qualify

    California’s Reparations Task Force is preparing to release its first report on the impact of racism on African Americans in June. It’s the next step for the Task Force, following a narrow vote late …

    April 21 read more
    Listen — 14:59
  • How The War In Ukraine Is Deepening The World’s Hunger Crisis

    The pains of every war ripple out beyond the borders of the conflict zone. And as the war between Russia and Ukraine drags on, the disruptions in the global food supply chain are beginning to deepen …

    April 20 read more
    Listen — 10:48
  • What The End Of The Mask Mandate Means For The Pandemic — And High-Risk Travelers

    A federal judge struck down the CDC’s mask mandate for public transportation on Monday, clearing the way for airlines and ride hailing companies to eliminate mask requirements for passengers. What …

    April 19 read more
    Listen — 12:23
  • What Elon Musk’s Twitter Bid Says About ‘Extreme Capitalism’

    Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter. His vision of the future may not pan out for the platform, but that vision represents what historian Jill Lepore calls ‘extreme capitalism.’ Lepore, a Harvard …

    April 18 read more
    Listen — 14:14
  • Ukrainian Teacher Plans For A Future In Romania

    More than 4.5 million Ukrainians have left their country since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. While many hope to return to Ukraine, they don’t know when it will be safe to do so. As the war …

    April 16 read more
    Listen — 15:08
  • What a Rare Holiday Overlap Means In a Time That Seems ‘Catastrophic’

    This weekend, followers of three major religions are observing some of their most sacred holidays. Many will do so together, in person, for the first time in years. Easter, Passover, and Ramadan all …

    April 15 read more
    Listen — 12:04
  • Tensions Are Rising Among Jan. 6 Defendants In A D.C. Jail

    A U.S. House investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is entering its final phase before lawmakers’ findings become public later this spring.As that probe continues, prosecutions are …

    April 14 read more
    Listen — 11:19
  • As Russians Shift East, Here’s What They Left Behind In One Ukrainian Town

    This past week, the world’s attention has been focused on the death and destruction that’s been discovered in Ukranian towns north of Kyiv after Russian forces withdrew. One of those towns — vistied …

    April 13 read more
    Listen — 13:51
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