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The far right’s growing influence and 4 other takeaways from NPR’s ERIC investigation
by Miles Parks on June 7, 2023 at 9:00 am
Why are Republicans abandoning one of the best tools the government has to catch voter fraud? That question is the focus of a new NPR investigation. Here are five takeaways from the report. -
To keep immigrants from fleeing, Florida GOP focus on immigration law loopholes
by Vanessa Romo on June 7, 2023 at 9:00 am
Republican lawmakers in Florida are scrambling to convince established immigrant workers who already have jobs to stay, while making it inhospitable for newly arrived migrants. -
Why you might notice more religious groups at Pride celebrations this year
by Jason DeRose on June 7, 2023 at 9:00 am
Some people of faith are organizing a pushback against the wave of anti-LGBTQ rights legislation making its way through state houses this year. They’re calling it Faith for Pride. -
Prison sexual assault victims can now petition for compassionate release
by Carrie Johnson on June 7, 2023 at 9:00 am
Advocates are hoping more survivors of sexual assaults in federal prison can use a new method to win early release. -
Kids can’t all be star athletes. Here’s how schools can welcome more students to play
by Selena Simmons-Duffin on June 7, 2023 at 8:00 am
Most American kids quit playing sports by age 11. That means a lot of kids are missing out on some of the huge benefits of sports, including spacial awareness, physical activity and team skills.