Christianna Silva
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Politics
Pete Buttigieg Says There's A 'Crisis In Trust'
Pete Buttigieg argues that Americans don't trust enough — in the government and in each other. Buttigieg talks with NPR about his book, Trust: America's Best Chance.
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National
How New York's Orthodox Jewish Community Is Responding To Coronavirus Safety Measures
Avi Greenstein, CEO of Boro Park Jewish Community Council, reflects on the reaction in New York City's Hasidic communities to tough coronavirus safety measures.
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National
Glass Fire Rages Across Northern California, Burning Thousands Of Acres
Flames have engulfed nearly 50,000 acres of land, prompting the evacuation of more than 8,000 residents of Santa Rosa, Calif., according to Mayor Tom Schwedhelm.
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National
New Louisville Police Chief Takes The Helm During Tense Time In The City
Yvette Gentry will be the first Black woman to lead the city's police department. She discusses the Breonna Taylor case, the lack of Black police officers and the changes she envisions.
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Hunger got worse in the U.S. and millions more kids felt it
Before the pandemic, the number of families lacking consistent access to enough food had been steadily falling. Today, new estimates point to some of the worst rates of food insecurity in years.
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Some Black Americans Buying Guns: 'I'd Rather Go To Trial Than Go To The Cemetery'
As the U.S. faces a fight for racial justice in the aftermath of police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, some Black Americans are considering how they can best protect themselves.
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National
Kentucky Governor: Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Transcripts Should Be Made Public
"People want to see and be able to judge the facts for themselves," Gov. Andy Beshear says. He reflects on the decision not to charge any officers in Taylor's death and what can be done now.
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National
Data Begins To Provide Some Answers On Pregnancy And The Pandemic
There's still much that is unknown. But Dr. Denise Jamieson, chair of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory Healthcare, says recent findings "should be somewhat reassuring."
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Politics
Twitter And Facebook Flag Trump's Mail-In Voting Post for Platform Violations
The post encourages voters to go to their polling place in person to check that their mail-in ballot was counted, which election officials say is unnecessary and could cause crowding at polling sites.
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National
Many Black People Say Police Killings Aren't 'Going To Be Fixed Overnight'
Many Black Americans who spoke to NPR said while they don't believe this current movement will change everything today, they hope it will help lead to change in generations to come.