Opinion: Report On Racism, But Ditch The Labels
I understand the moral outrage behind wanting to call the president's tweets racist. But I disagree.
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Trump Administration Implementing '3rd Country' Rule On Migrants Seeking Asylum
Immigrants who want to seek asylum at the U.S. southern border must first apply for refugee status in another country, according to a new rule that is set to take effect Tuesday.
'This America' Pits Rise In Nationalism Against Championing Of Liberal Democracy
Jill Lepore, author of These Truths, argues that supporters of free and fair liberal government can't just hold their noses and wait for voters to realize that democracy is better than autocracy.
Melinda Gates On Marriage, Parenting And Why She Made Bill Drive The Kids To School
In her new book, The Moment Of Lift, the co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation calls on readers to support women everywhere as a means to lift up society.
The U.S. Now Ranks As A 'Problematic' Place For Journalists
"Never before have US journalists been subjected to so many death threats," Reporters Without Borders said in its annual World Press Freedom Index, adding that President Trump "exacerbates" problem.
World Criminal Court Rejects Probe Into U.S. Actions In Afghanistan
The judges at the International Criminal Court said that the probe would be "inevitably doomed to failure." It's a victory for the White House, which has spoken out against an investigation.
EU Officials Move To Clarify Rules For U.S. Travelers After Erroneous 'Visa' Reports
Meant to increase security in Europe, the decision to implement a screening process was announced in 2018. But confusion arose after several media outlets labeled it a "visa."
With Trump At The Border, A Look Back At U.S. Immigration Policy
President Trump continues his quest to curb illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. One expert says there have always been ebbs and flows to how welcoming the U.S. is to immigrants.
U.S. Envoy To The Coalition Against ISIS Resigns Over Trump's Syria Policy
Brett McGurk's decision to accelerate his departure from the Trump administration comes on the heels of Secretary of Defense James Mattis' resignation earlier this week.
Transcript: NPR's Interview National Security Adviser John Bolton
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to National Security Adviser John Bolton about natural security threats posed by China and the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, scion of a Chinese telecommunications giant.