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Polling stations throughout Ohio were shut down on March 17 as Gov. Mike DeWine called for the state's primaries to be pushed back to June. That leaves many young voters in the state waiting for their first chance to participate in an election.

Virus Puts Democracy On Hold For First-Time Voters

It was supposed to be primary day in Georgia on Tuesday. Students and youth organizers in states with delayed elections are feeling frustration and determination in their fight to boost turnout.

On Obama's Agenda: Immigration, Inequality And Unfinished Business

Ahead of the State of the Union, Robert Siegel sits down with White House press secretary Jay Carney. They discuss President Obama's plans for Tuesday night's address to Congress and millions of Americans.

Puerto Rico Enforces Strict Stay-At-Home Order

Some of the strictest measures to contain COVID-19 are in Puerto Rico, where the governor has effectively shut the island down amid fears its health system is too weak after Hurricane Maria.

Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo and Ariana DeBose with Lin-Manuel Miranda with the cast during their final performance curtain call of <em>Hamilton</em> in July.

'Hamilton' To Pence: 'We Are The Diverse America Who Are Alarmed'

Pence was met with boos and cheers as he came to see the show, and afterwards the diverse cast and crew delivered a pointed statement about what they believe really makes America great.

Some images from Goats and Soda's top stories of 2018. From left: changing the way we sit to fix back pain; is sleeping with your baby dangerous?; men walk near the site where the body of an 8-year-old girl, who was raped and murdered, was found.

7 Of Our Most Popular Global Health And Development Stories Of 2018

Our most-read articles gave helpful advice — like how to sit without hurting your back — shocking news and a glimpse of history. And there was one story about — what else? — goats!

A firefighting helicopter flies over burned hills during the La Tuna fire in Los Angeles, California on Sunday.

Showers Aid Firefighters Hoping To Contain California Wildfire

The La Tuna fire near Los Angeles — one of several burning in California, Montana and Oregon — is one-third contained. But firefighters warn there is still much to be done to bring it under control.

Almanac - Monday 7/2/18

Today is Monday, the 2nd of July of 2018.It is the 183rd day of the year.There are 182 days remaining until the end of the year.82 days until autumn…

The 100 Best Songs Of 2017

NPR Music's list of the 100 best songs of 2017.

Funeral Held For Stephon Clark As Unrest Continues In Sacramento

At Stephon Clark's funeral Thursday, Rev. Al Sharpton gave a eulogy to the man shot by police in Sacramento last week. Hundreds of residents went to City Hall Tuesday to express their anger about the shooting.

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen takes questions from reporters at the White House on Monday. She acknowledged that the Trump administration changed the way it is enforcing immigration law, resulting in separation of thousands of children from parents entering the country illegally.

Defiant Homeland Security Secretary Defends Family Separations

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen went before reporters at the White House to defend the controversial practice, as more Republicans joined Democrats in criticizing the administration.

Where homosexuality and Mormonism collide

Recently on Crosscurrents, we aired a profile of Oakland’s Mormon Temple – an aesthetic icon in the city – and a place that’s very special to a man who…

Local Music: Bill Hansell

Here’s something you don’t hear every day – a Guitar Pull. The term seems to come from the Great Depression when a group would get together to play songs.…

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