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Ousted Marine Commander Aims To 'Fight Like A Girl' Against Gender Bias In Marines

Former Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kate Germano worked to hold female recruits to tougher standards. Then, she says, she was fired for it. Courtesy of Ars Nova Images hide caption

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Ousted Marine Commander Aims To 'Fight Like A Girl' Against Gender Bias In Marines

Kate Germano worked to hold female recruits to a higher bar. Then she was fired. In a new book, the retired officer talks about her efforts to improve training for women throughout the Marine Corps.

Ousted Marine Commander Aims To 'Fight Like A Girl' Against Gender Bias In Marines

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A Case For Giving 16-Year-Olds The Vote

After the nationwide "March For Our Lives" demonstrations, and the public discourse that followed, NPR's Michel Martin reflects on the proposal to give teens a say at the ballot box.

A Case For Giving 16-Year-Olds The Vote

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Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards Talks 'Finding The Courage To Lead'

The Planned Parenthood president reflects on her upbringing and career in her new memoir Make Trouble. NPR's Michel Martin talks to her about her time at the helm of the organization.

Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards Talks 'Finding The Courage To Lead'

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Veteran Congressman On Trump's New VA Secretary Nominee

President Trump has picked Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson to be secretary of Veterans Affairs. Veteran and Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.) tells NPR's Michel Martin why he supports the new leadership.

Veteran Congressman On Trump's New VA Secretary Nominee

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Barbershop: White House Calls Stephon Clark Shooting A 'Local' Matter

Protests continue in Sacramento following the shooting of Stephon Clark. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with community activist Barry Accius, former National Black Police Association Director Ron Hampton, and former sheriff of King County, Wash., Sue Rahr.

Barbershop: White House Calls Stephon Clark Shooting A 'Local' Matter

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Culture

'Poetry Lives Everywhere': NPR Kicks Off National Poetry Month

On the eve of poetry month, we look forward to our annual #NPRPoetry project. NPR's Michel Martin begins the series with the Poet Laureate of the United States Tracy K. Smith.

'Poetry Lives Everywhere': NPR Kicks Off National Poetry Month

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Trump Administration Can't Block Undocumented Immigrants From Seeking Abortions

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. says that at least for now, the Trump administration can't block undocumented minors in federal care from seeking abortions. Blink O'fanaye/Flickr hide caption

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Trump Administration Can't Block Undocumented Immigrants From Seeking Abortions

On Friday, a federal judge in Washington, D.C, ruled that undocumented minors under the control of the Department of Health and Human Services can access abortion services they were being denied.

Kentucky Lawmakers Limit Black Lung Claims Reviews Despite Epidemic

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Black Lung Returns To Coal Country

Kentucky Lawmakers Limit Black Lung Claims Reviews Despite Epidemic

There's a change in Kentucky law that puts diagnoses of the deadly coal miners' disease black lung mostly in the hands of physicians who typically work for coal companies.

Kentucky Lawmakers Limit Black Lung Claims Reviews Despite Epidemic

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100 Iranians Remain Stranded In Austria Awaiting Asylum In The U.S.

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Parallels

100 Iranians Remain Stranded In Austria Awaiting Asylum In The U.S.

The U.S. acceptance rate of Iranian Christians and other religious minority refugees has gone from nearly 100 percent to zero, leaving many stuck in transit.

100 Iranians Remain Stranded In Austria Awaiting Asylum In The U.S.

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African-American Gun Rights Group Grows In The Age Of Trump

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Race

African-American Gun Rights Group Grows In The Age Of Trump

Membership of the National African American Gun Association tripled after President Trump's inauguration. The group's founder, Philip Smith, talks about why more people are flocking to the group now.

African-American Gun Rights Group Grows In The Age Of Trump

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1968: How We Got Here

Remembering Robert F. Kennedy's Speech After Martin Luther King's Assassination

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When Robert F. Kennedy learned of Martin Luther King's assassination in April of 1968, he gave an impromptu speech in Indiana. Decades later, it's credited with calming the devastated crowd.

Remembering Robert F. Kennedy's Speech After Martin Luther King's Assassination

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Baton Rouge Mayor On Alton Sterling Case

Two Baton Rouge police officers won't be charged in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling in 2016. Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome talks to NPR's Scott Simon about the city's reaction.

Baton Rouge Mayor On Alton Sterling Case

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Philadephia's New DA Wants Prosecutors To Talk Cost Of Incarceration While In Court

Celestine Shorts' brother, Christopher, was fatally shot last year. She is opposed to the policy and says a courtroom debate about money would be upsetting to her. Bobby Allyn/WHYY hide caption

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Philadephia's New DA Wants Prosecutors To Talk Cost Of Incarceration While In Court

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Larry Krasner wants prosecutors to announce in open court the taxpayer expense of incarceration before asking for it. His new policy is drawing backlash and discussion.

Philadephia's New DA Wants Prosecutors To Talk Cost Of Incarceration While In Court

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