More And More Democrats Embrace The 'Progressive' Label.
Sep 13, 2021 · The word "progressive" has become a tool to appeal to those further-left-leaning Americans without alienating the moderates and independents who reject the "liberal" label. Saying "progressive" dodges that L-word, Kamarck says: "It's an effort to shed a bad label. That's why, pure and simple."
Frankie Beverly, R&B and funk legend, dies at 77 - wprl.org
Sep 11, 2024 · Frankie Beverly, a funk and R&B innovator, singer, songwriter, producer and founder of the band Maze, died Tuesday. He was 77. Beverly’s death was confirmed by his family in a post via the band’s Facebook and Instagram accounts: “Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience,” the announcement reads. “This period is one of healing, and your respect ...
'BETTY' members reflect on their new album and 38 years of the …
Oct 5, 2024 · His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy. See stories by Scott Simon. Musicians Elizabeth Ziff, Alyson Palmer, and Amy Ziff have been in the band BETTY for 38 years. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to them about their latest album, "Eat," and about what keeps them going.
Al Sharpton delivers fiery remarks on race and Trump and brings …
Aug 23, 2024 · Al Sharpton speaks at the DNC. The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. In remarks that leaned heavily on his background as a reverend, Al Sharpton delivered an impassioned speech on the fourth night of the DNC. “On one side of this race is Donald ...
Trump's speeches follow a familiar playlist, featuring greatest hits ...
May 8, 2024 · Still, there are common threads, including attacks against the array of criminal charges against him, as prosecutors allege everything from election interference to business fraud to mishandling classified documents.. For example, in 15 major speeches reviewed by NPR from this year, Trump says his indictments far outpace the reputation of a notorious gangster: Al Capone — or, as Trump ...
In Michigan, where every vote counts, Arab Americans are turning …
Nov 17, 2023 · AP reported that 64% of Muslims nationwide supported Biden in 2020, while 35% supported Trump. And in heavily Arab American counties in Michigan, voters went for Biden by a little less than 70%. Biden's margin of victory in Michigan was 154,000 votes.
How to follow the latest local updates on Hurricane Milton
Oct 9, 2024 · AFP via Getty Images. A drone image shows a flooded street due to Hurricane Milton in Siesta Key, Florida, on October 10, 2024. Updated October 10, 2024 at 09:31 AM ET. Milton made landfall late Wednesday near Siesta Key. Millions across the state have been left without power, as the storm moves east off the Atlantic coast of Florida.
The stereotype of immigrants eating dogs and cats is storied — …
Sep 11, 2024 · The stereotype of immigrants eating dogs and cats is storied — and vitriolic as ever. In Tuesday night's debate, former President Donald Trump repeated an unfounded claim that immigrants are eating people's pets. This story first appeared in NPR's live blog of the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Harris proposes Medicare cover home care costs to help the …
Updated October 08, 2024 at 12:08 PM ET. Vice President Harris on Tuesday laid out a proposal to expand Medicare coverage to help cover the costs of home health care aides for seniors. Harris announced the plan — squarely aimed at “sandwich generation” women who take care of aging parents as well as their own kids — on ABC’s The View ...
Appalachian influencer John Russell centers rural development in …
Aug 23, 2024 · John Russell, one of the many content creators at the convention, took the stage to center rural communities and advocate for clean energy related jobs and manufacturing. “We, in West Virginia, know well they called us rednecks back in the 1920s because striking workers from all different races wore red bandanas around their necks as they ...