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In 1939, the Federal Writer's Project launched an ambitious program to document the country's food traditions at a time of great culinary change – as fast-food was rising, local traditions were waning and "ethnic" cuisine was becoming American cuisine. Above, a man eats oysters from the shell at a political rally in Jackson, Miss., in 1940. The image was shot as part of the America Eats project.

The Grand, Unfinished Task Of Chronicling How America Eats

An ambitious federal project, abandoned as WWII loomed, sought to document the country's food traditions amidst great change — as fast food was rising and ethnic cuisine was becoming American cuisine.

Think America's Roads Are Crumbling? Not Quite

A common talking point in the Highway Trust Fund fight is that roads are crumbling. So it may surprise you to know that the country's roads and bridges actually have been looking better lately.

Forget Talent, Success Comes From 'Grit'

Rachel Martin talks with Angela Duckworth, the psychologist who brought the idea of "grit" as a marker of success into the American mainstream. Her book posits that achievement is about persistence.

Anne Fadiman discusses her book, 'Frog And Other Essays'

How do you feel about a pet that you can't pet? NPR's Scott Simon talks to writer Anne Fadiman about her new collection of essays, "Frog And Other Essays."

David Sedaris comes to town this Fall!

David Sedaris returns to the Bay Area in November – he’ll be at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco on Monday, November 18th & in San Jose at…

Overlapping maps of the five boroughs of New York were combined in "Mapping Inequality," to show redlining across the entire city.

Interactive Redlining Map Zooms In On America's History Of Discrimination

In the early 20th century, the federal government categorized neighborhoods, based largely on race, to determine mortgage eligibility. A new site combines the maps — and their revealing backstories.

Identifying The Worst Colleges In America

How better ratings can help students make better decisions.

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., talks to reporters in July. On Wednesday, Johnson became the first GOP senator to come out against the current tax plan.

GOP Senator Comes Out Against Tax Plan As It Undergoes Changes

The Senate plan would make tax cuts for individuals temporary and canceling out Obamacare's individual mandate. Wisconsin's Ron Johnson became the first Republican senator to come out against it.

How one New Hampshire town made sure its water was 'Safe to Drink'

NPR's Emily Kwong talks with Mara Hoplamazian about the new podcast, "Safe to Drink," about Merrimack, New Hampshire's fight for clean drinking water.

America is undergoing a demographic change — posing unique challenges for both Republicans and Democrats.

How The Browning Of America Is Upending Both Political Parties

America is at a demographic inflection point, posing challenges for both Democrats and Republicans this election season.

A video still shows Buena Regional High School wrestler Andrew Johnson getting his hair cut on Dec. 19, in Buena, N.J., after referee Alan Maloney told Johnson he would forfeit the match if he did not have his dreadlocks cut.

Adults Come Under Scrutiny After HS Wrestler Told To Cut His Dreadlocks Or Forfeit

In a video that has been viewed millions of times, the young black man has his hair cut by a team trainer so he can compete. The referee, who is white, has been accused of racist conduct before.

Philanthropy In America Is Becoming 'Ideological Arms Race,' Author Says

Many of the richest citizens are reshaping public policy, and society, as they see fit. Because of their numbers, they have more influence than the philanthropists of the past, David Callahan says.

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