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Rep. John Lewis, A Force In The Civil Rights Movement, Dead At 80

Rep, John Lewis, who spoke at the 1963 March on Washington, said it was a moral obligation to stand up for his beliefs. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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Politics

Rep. John Lewis, A Force In The Civil Rights Movement, Dead At 80

Lewis began his nearly 60-year career in public service leading sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in the Jim Crow-era South. He went on to serve in Congress for more than three decades.

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Soccer Mommy On 'Color Theory': 'I Want To Keep Growing Until I Hit The Ceiling'

When recording her latest album Color Theory, Sophie Allison used everything from floppy disk samples, to drum machines, to bubble sound effects to create the sound she wanted. Brian Ziff/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

Soccer Mommy On 'Color Theory': 'I Want To Keep Growing Until I Hit The Ceiling'

Ahead of the release of her new album Color Theory, Soccer Mommy's Sophie Allison spoke with NPR's Audie Cornish about her songwriting process, her '90s inspirations and her career ambitions.

Soccer Mommy On 'Color Theory': 'I Want To Keep Growing Until I Hit The Ceiling'

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'Hillary' Documentary Sets Clinton's Career And Marriage Against Culture War Backdrop

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Arts & Life

'Hillary' Documentary Sets Clinton's Career And Marriage Against Culture War Backdrop

A new documentary reveals behind-the-scenes footage from Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign and explores her life and career against the backdrop of the culture wars of the 1990s and 2000s.

'Hillary' Documentary Sets Clinton's Career And Marriage Against Culture War Backdrop

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Pop Culture

Encore: Reflections From Conversations With Women In Comedy

NPR's Audie Cornish looks back on her series of conversations with women navigating the male-dominated world of comedy.

Encore: Reflections From Conversations With Women In Comedy

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Whither The Deficit Hawk: Changing Attitudes On Budget Red Ink Among The GOP

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Whither The Deficit Hawk: Changing Attitudes On Budget Red Ink Among The GOP

William Hoagland, who for years helped shape GOP budget policy, says the public just doesn't see rising deficits as a major issue at a time when the economy is doing well.

Whither The Deficit Hawk: Changing Attitudes On Budget Red Ink Among The GOP

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Author L.L. McKinney: Barnes & Noble 'Diverse Editions' Are 'Literary Blackface'

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Book News & Features

Author L.L. McKinney: Barnes & Noble 'Diverse Editions' Are 'Literary Blackface'

Barnes & Noble suspended its campaign to reissue classic books with covers depicting protagonists as people of color after many authors, including McKinney, criticized the initiative.

Author L.L. McKinney: Barnes & Noble 'Diverse Editions' Are 'Literary Blackface'

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Pop Culture

Reflections From Conversations With Women In Comedy

For the past six months, NPR's Audie Cornish has held a series of conversations with women navigating the male-dominated world of comedy. Here are some highlights.

Reflections From Conversations With Women In Comedy

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On Their Debut Album, Stretch And Bobbito Are Taking 'No Requests'

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Music Interviews

On Their Debut Album, Stretch And Bobbito Are Taking 'No Requests'

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with longtime DJs and producers Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia about their debut album, No Requests, loaded with new renditions of some of their favorite songs.

On Their Debut Album, Stretch And Bobbito Are Taking 'No Requests'

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Strange News

Need Lodging In Calgary? Try Renting An Igloo

As of last weekend, you could rent an igloo through Airbnb in Calgary, Alberta. There's no kitchen, bathroom or Wi-Fi. All you get is an outdoor firepit and a bunch of wood.

Need Lodging In Calgary? Try Renting An Igloo

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Politics

The Day In Impeachment: Senate Trial Set In Motion

Speaker Nancy Pelosi transmitted the articles of impeachment to the Senate today, and announced the members of Congress who will serve as impeachment managers.

The Day In Impeachment: Senate Trial Set In Motion

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From Dixie Chicks To Rihanna: Our Music Predictions For 2020

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New Music

From Dixie Chicks To Rihanna: Our Music Predictions For 2020

NPR Music's Ann Powers and Rodney Carmichael discuss albums they're looking forward to, as well as the artists they're begging to come back.

From Dixie Chicks To Rihanna: Our Music Predictions For 2020

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Comedian Margaret Cho: 'I Invented The Cancellation'

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She's Funny

Comedian Margaret Cho: 'I Invented The Cancellation'

Loud and unapologetic, and a trailblazer on race and sexuality, the stand-up comic discussed "cancel culture," Asian American comedy and her short-lived sitcom All-American Girl.

Comedian Margaret Cho: 'I Invented The Cancellation'

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Kids' Books To Read Again, And Again, And Again, And Again, And Again, And ...

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Books

Kids' Books To Read Again, And Again, And Again, And Again, And Again, And ...

Kids almost never want to read a book just once. So we asked children's author (and dad) Matt de la Peña to share recommendations for books that stand up — even on their 10,000th reading.

Kids' Books To Read Again, And Again, And Again, And Again, And Again, And ...

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Why The Trump Decision To Delay Aid To Ukraine Is Under Scrutiny

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Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Why The Trump Decision To Delay Aid To Ukraine Is Under Scrutiny

There are lots of reasons U.S. foreign aid can be held up or frozen. There's even a law that governs the issue. But many experts say what happened over the summer with Ukraine is highly irregular.

Why The Trump Decision To Delay Aid To Ukraine Is Under Scrutiny

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