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Wednesday

Radical Rudeness

Stella Nyanzi, an academic, activist and poet, interacts with supporters inside court on February 20, 2020 in Kampala, Uganda. Luke Dray/Getty Images hide caption

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Radical Rudeness

After a Ugandan scholar is suspended from her university job, she discovers a new tool for resistance: extreme public rudeness. Will it work against a strongman president?

Radical Rudeness

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Wednesday

Hello, Neighbor

A County Roscommon resident holds a radio provided by the Lions Club and Tesco Supermarket to listen to The Rossie Way. Ciaran Mullooly/RTE hide caption

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Hello, Neighbor

Ireland's "cocooning" policy during the coronavirus lockdown asked people over age 70 to stay at home and not to leave for any reason. Suddenly, neighbors and strangers leapt to help them with everything — if the cocooners would let them.

Hello, Neighbor

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Thursday

As New Zealand Police Pledge To Stay Unarmed, Maori Activists Credit U.S. Protests

Protesters march on June 1 in Auckland, New Zealand, in solidarity with demonstrations across the United States following the killing of George Floyd. Aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand. Hannah Peters/Getty Images hide caption

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Updates: The Fight Against Racial Injustice

As New Zealand Police Pledge To Stay Unarmed, Maori Activists Credit U.S. Protests

Even as far away as New Zealand, protesters have taken inspiration from America's movement against police abuse of people of color.

As New Zealand Police Pledge To Stay Unarmed, Maori Activists Credit U.S. Protests

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Wednesday

The Global Legacy of George Floyd

Syrian artist Aziz Alasmar paints a mural of George Floyd on the remains of a collapsed building in Binnish, a town in Syria's Idlib province. Mohamad Jamalo hide caption

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The Global Legacy of George Floyd

Five personal stories from five continents on the global impact of George Floyd.

The Global Legacy of George Floyd

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Monday

Forget Fish Fridays: In Louisiana, gator is on the Lenten menu

Tastes like chicken, but it's OK for Lent: Fried alligator, as served at New Orleans' Cochon restaurant. Chris Granger/Courtesy of Cochon hide caption

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The Salt

Forget Fish Fridays: In Louisiana, gator is on the Lenten menu

Move over, tuna fish, shrimp and clam chowder. Alligator is here for your Friday Lenten meals, thanks to confirmation from the archbishop of New Orleans that it is, in fact, a seafood.

Forget Fish Fridays: In Louisiana, gator is on the Lenten menu

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Saturday

The 'Baby Dolls' Of Mardi Gras: A Fun Tradition With A Serious Side

The Baby Doll Ladies pose during Mardi Gras in New Orleans on Tuesday. Skip Bolen/Getty Images hide caption

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National

The 'Baby Dolls' Of Mardi Gras: A Fun Tradition With A Serious Side

The baby dolls were born from racial segregation in New Orleans in 1912. A group of African-American prostitutes decided to express themselves through dance and costumes, challenging taboo by parading during Mardi Gras.

The 'Baby Dolls' Of Mardi Gras: A Fun Tradition With A Serious Side

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Saturday

A Veteran's Standing Ovation, 70 Years In The Making

This month, a symphony composed by World War II veteran Harold Van Heuvelen had its premiere. Kevin Gift hide caption

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Music News

A Veteran's Standing Ovation, 70 Years In The Making

When peace was declared at the end of World War II, Army veteran Harold Van Heuvelen did something different than his troop mates — he wrote a symphony. This week he traveled to Virginia to hear it performed for the first time.

A Veteran's Standing Ovation, 70 Years In The Making

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Monday

Education

Digital School Library Leaves Book Stacks Behind

New England Public Media

A boarding school in Massachusetts has removed its stacks and book collection to make way for Kindles and a subscription to millions of digital books. Administrators say the changes reflect current student habits; critics say they're rash and don't account for different learning styles.

Digital School Library Leaves Book Stacks Behind

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Monday

All Tech Considered

E-Books Utilize High-Tech 'Ink And Paper' Technology

New England Public Media

Fans of Amazon.com's Kindle 2 and Sony's Reader say the new digital books are easier to read than earlier generations, with a more "booklike" experience. That's due in part to the technology the e-books use for display — a digital version of ink and paper.

E-Books Utilize High-Tech 'Ink And Paper' Technology

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Tuesday

Business

Can Solar Energy Pay Off Without Subsidies?

Because of a combination of government subsidies and a flood of cheaper solar panels on the market, more businesses are finding it possible to power their buildings by the sun. But critics say all of those subsidies mean solar power isn't so competitive. Tina Antolini reports for member station WFCR in Massachusetts.

Can Solar Energy Pay Off Without Subsidies?

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Friday

Daikon: Unearthing The Radish With Soul
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Food

Daikon: Unearthing The Radish With Soul

You may have noticed a vegetable at your local farmers market that looks kind of like an albino carrot on steroids. It's a daikon radish. Kazu Yoshimoto, who runs a daikon farm in Massachusetts, says that unlike regular radishes, daikon has kick.

Daikon: Unearthing The Radish With Soul

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Saturday

Business

Bartering Makes A Comeback Amid Tight Times

The economic slowdown has meant that many businesses are having to get creative to stay afloat. And an increasing number are turning to a mode of trade that's ancient: bartering. A group that tracks the barter industry says transactions are up as much as 25 percent.

Bartering Makes A Comeback Amid Tight Times

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Tuesday

Education

Soaring Food Costs Hit School Lunch Programs

In addition to home cooks and restaurant chefs, food prices are a growing problem for schools. And the fact that the school year is at an end isn't relieving concerns for a district in Massachusetts.

Soaring Food Costs Hit School Lunch Programs

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Monday

Business

Bakeries Urge Customers to Plant Wheat

To combat the skyrocketing price of flour, several Massachusetts bakeries have taken on a project that's part Little Red Hen, part World War II Victory Garden. The bakeries are recruiting their customers to till up their lawns and gardens and plant wheat.

Bakeries Urge Customers to Plant Wheat

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Saturday

Environment

Environmentalists Give Up Carbon for Lent

Instead of giving up chocolate or alcohol for Lent, this year some Christians are trying to reduce their "carbon footprint." That means turning off electric lights, hanging laundry on a line to dry and eating only locally grown food in the 40 days before Easter.

Environmentalists Give Up Carbon for Lent

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