"It's a story that says that there can be no mutual progress, that if people of color or women get ahead, if there are more immigrants,then that must come at the expense of white people, of men, of native-born citizens, right? It's this core zero-sum lie" - Heather McGee www.npr.org/2026/01/19/n...

"The federal government is spreading white supremacist propaganda to millions of people, normalizing it and exposing people to things that are just simply heinous," Heidi Beirich. www.npr.org/2026/02/15/n...

"Diversity is what makes the United States so special. It is woven into the very fabric of our country" - Bea Kim, Olympian. 📝 by Becky Sullivan www.npr.org/2026/02/03/n...

The Trump administration is shaking up the leadership of its immigration crackdown in Minneapolis by pulling Gregory Bovino, its director of on-the-ground enforcement, two U.S. officials said, as federal agents face growing criticism for their heavy-handed tactics in the city. Follow live updates.

Minnesota judge summons ICE leader to court, threatens contempt sanctions

"It’s history, you know. You can either run away from it or you can actually face it and just accept it and try to do better, but the fact that they are going to erase this, this is outrageous" - Juan Suarez. billypenn.com/2026/01/22/p... #NeverForget

"It feels as if, as the expression goes, they splashed death everywhere." Weeks into an internet blackout in Iran, NPR speaks to a protester who is still online and a U.S.-based activist who is trying to get more Starlink terminals into the country. 📝 by Arezou Rezvani www.npr.org/2026/01/22/n...

“This is the first time in U.S. history that the government has searched a reporter’s home in a national security media leak investigation, seizing potentially a vast amount of confidential data and information,” said Bruce D. Brown. t.co/w2I0nQBtNs

History repeating itself when it comes to racism and oppression in America. "We have to continue to resist" - Martin Luther King III. www.npr.org/2026/01/19/n...

“The First Amendment forbids the government from punishing disfavored expression or retaliating against protected speech. That prohibition applies with particular force to legislators speaking on matters of public policy" - Sen. Mark Kelly. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

After 20 years of isolation in Iran, she was eventually able to leave and resume her performing career. Googoosh writes about her life, with Tara Dehlavi, in the new memoir, "Googoosh: A Sinful Voice." www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

"We fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore" - Donald Trump on Jan. 6. NPR has tracked every Jan. 6 prosecution in a public database, publishing a front-line account of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. apps.npr.org/jan-6-archive/

Trying to make sense of what's going on in #Venezuela. "After so many years, after so many struggles, after so much work, today is the day. Today is the day of freedom" - Jose Gregorio in Chile. But is it truly freedom when swapping out Maduro for Trump? www.cbc.ca/news/world/v...

“Instead of admitting that he raped Cindy Clemishire when she was twelve years old, pastor Robert Morris concocted a story about engaging in an 'inappropriate' extramarital relationship with an adult woman," the court filing states. #church #texas www.keranews.org/news/2025-11...

Council Report on firing of Texas A&M English professor Melissa McCoul: “The content of the course was the reason for the dismissal and not the stated reason: failure of academic responsibility." She was discussing gender identity in class. #academicsky www.texastribune.org/2025/11/10/t...

Public officials cannot “wield the authority of the state to violate the constitutional rights of citizens if the official believes she is ‘follow[ing] her conscience,’” wrote Judge Helene N. White. #lgbtq+ #samesexmarriage www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...

"Rosalind Franklin, a talented scientist, had to work in an atmosphere of constant sexism. In an obit, a reminder of Watson's rise and fall with DNA - including his problematic treatment of women and communities of color. #academicsky www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...

🗳️Things I'm learning about Texas - I can't vote by mail like California and Arizona. So, I'm driving to a voting spot to take care of early voting. Helpful voter's guide by Texas Tribune on 17 statewide propositions. www.texastribune.org/2025/09/22/t...

"I am just one person. I certainly do not deserve this," María Corina Machado. www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...

A UC Davis study found that while most Americans reject political violence, those who hold harmful beliefs — such as racism, hostile sexism — are also more likely than others to believe that political violence is justifiable. 📝 by Juliana Kim www.npr.org/2025/09/17/n...

"Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. 📝 by Joe Hernandez & Chris Arnold www.npr.org/2025/09/28/n...

Caleb, a boy waiting for a heart transplant, tells his mom: "It could be worse." But his mom knows - it could also be better. By Elissa Nadworny #AcademicSky www.npr.org/2025/09/21/n...

“Right now, we're going after the migrants that pose the largest threat to the communities. And there's a lot of them” - DPS Director Freeman Martin 📝 by Alejandro Serrano www.texastribune.org/2025/09/12/t...

“When do people that look like me, Tiffany, Evelyn, Gustavo, Marisa, LJ, get to learn about themselves before the fifth grade?” asked Houston board member Staci Childs, referring to people of color on panel. “Just curious, if we adopt this." 📝 by Jaden Edison www.texastribune.org/2025/09/12/t...

“By investing in universal child care, we are giving families financial relief, supporting our economy, and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow and thrive" - Gov. Lujan Grisham 19thnews.org/2025/09/new-...

Go Bills! “It was unbelievable,” Joey Bosa said. “I’m still buzzing. But it’s the first game. We’ve got to get back to work tomorrow, unfortunately. Too bad that wasn’t the Super Bowl, but …it felt like it." www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

At Harvard: "Things have gotten to the point where some students feel guilty for focusing on schoolwork at the expense of extracurriculars." 📝 by Rose Horowitch #academicsky www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

“Friday morning, he was just a normal resident of Texas enjoying the beginning of the long holiday weekend, and now he's fighting to stay in the country that he loves.” ICE Detains #SMU Grad 📝 by Priscilla Rice www.keranews.org/news/2025-09...

"They're trying to make an imperfect game, perfect. I resent that" - Joe Torre on analytics in major league baseball. From new @ballgirl.bsky.social book. Also - great author interview by @amartinezla.bsky.social www.npr.org/2025/09/01/n...

"Texans can expect a variety of noticeable impacts on their daily lives." Senate Bill 12: Ban on student DEI & LGBTQ+ clubs Senate Bill 412: limits teacher/librarian protections when providing educational content, including LGBTQ+, race & sex health materials. www.keranews.org/texas-news/2...

A Labor Day reminder: today there isn't a single city, metro area, or state in the U.S. where a full-time minimum-wage worker can afford a modest 2-bedroom apartment. Millions of people with jobs—even multiple jobs—aren't safe from homelessness in this country.

"Don't just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church.” - Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/u...

"We know that this administration doesn't honor the sanctity of any safe space. You know, they've entered hospitals. They've entered churches. And so the school entity is the only one that's left" - Ingrid Villeda www.npr.org/2025/08/17/n... 📝 by @mbjamerson

“Apparently, all of the equipment and video were taken by the Texas Rangers and DPS, and in fact, they were never returned back to the school and that’s school property" - Manuel Rizo 📝 by ‪@texaspublicradio.bsky.social‬ www.tpr.org/government-p... #texas #schools #shooting #uvalde

“It’s a very cruel and unjust place to put babies and families in.” www.texastribune.org/2025/06/27/t...

"This is another example of the federal administration doing everything in their power to strike fear and hurt hard-working families," the governor's deputy director of communications, Diana Crofts-Pelayo, said. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Listen up newsrooms - @amejaglobal.bsky.social published this reporting guide on Iran for accurate and ethical coverage amid escalating conflict. Please use this valuable resource in your editorial conversations and news coverage. ameja.org/IranGuide

This is how Homeland Security treats an elected lawmaker, a Senator of the United States.

“These are parents… they send their kids to schools down the street…. Day laborers are part of the fabric of Los Angeles”

"And then we want to make sure that, if we know it's immigration enforcement, that we're asserting our rights. We’re asserting our right to remain silent, we're not giving you permission to enter. If you have a judicial warrant, show it to us” - Carolina Castañeda. laist.com/news/politic...

"If you're the woman who is a day wage earner and have to figure out a way to go every two weeks to get your care when you were going every six months, I'm sure it's upsetting and disturbing." By Viola Kosome www.npr.org/sections/goa...

“All this really comes down to the issue of whether SCOTUS is going to allow a president to behave essentially as an autocratic dictator if he’s prepared to make entirely fictitious factual declarations that trigger monarchical power" 📝 by @mtredden.bsky.social www.propublica.org/article/trum...

“I was expecting freedom and tolerance. The U.S. was known for its diversity which allows international students to fit in, but it is a pity to see such change,” says Chen, a Chinese student at Purdue University By Fu Ting, Kanis Leung and Huizhong Wu #AcademicSky azluminaria.org/2025/05/31/u...

"Is it okay for the government then to turn around & destroy their lives, just because those individuals at one time committed a crime for which they've already been convicted, they've already served their sentence?" 📝 By @ximenabustillo.bsky.social www.npr.org/2025/06/01/g...

"This pilfered property, images taken without dignity or consent and used to promote a racist psychoscience will now be repatriated to a home where their stories can be told and their humanity can be restored" - Tamara Lanier 📝 by Leah Willingham apnews.com/article/harv...

"For people who come from low-income backgrounds, and from marginalized and minoritized communities — pursuing a college education is not about just having a fulfilling career. It’s often a lifeline out of poverty.” 📝 By @jesswash.bsky.social‬ #AcademicSky theintercept.com/2025/05/28/t...

On NPR, @amartinezla.bsky.social talks to Kip Fulbeck about The Hapa Project—a look at mixed-race America. For our family, my son is not “half” anything. He's Filipino and European. To quote an LA Times podcast: He’s Asian enough. He’s American enough. He’s enough. www.npr.org/2025/05/28/n...

"It's high volume, fast, back-to-back, with hardly any time to process what you've just experienced," Officer Austin Turner says. "It takes a toll after a while." 📝 by @katjaridderbusch.bsky.social www.npr.org/2025/05/26/n...

“The current administration is removing information about people’s rights, their obligations, their ability to go through full legal proceedings before potentially being deported [and] their access to assistance" - Amelia Dagen by @alisazairareznick.bsky.social www.kjzz.org/fronteras-de...

"We're vulnerable when we're eating. It's a bodily thing ... you're putting food into your body. It's very intimate. So to do that in somebody else's company is very relationship-forming" - amateurgourmet.bsky.social Nice interview on "Food Person" on Weekend Edition. www.npr.org/2025/05/24/n...