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The second death of Cesar Chavez and his legacy

Accusations of sexual abuse by the famed union leader and champion of farmworker rights Cesar Chavez broke his legacy and those who admired him.

Government supporters display posters of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, right, and former President Hugo Chávez in downtown Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country.

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Venezuela and U.S. relations

Six questions about the capture of Maduro

On a day when most reporters are chasing facts, NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep has a few questions.

A view of the destroyed Shujaiya neighborhood on the outskirts of Gaza City, from an Israeli military outpost in northern Gaza, on Wednesday.

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Middle East conflict

An NPR reporter's journey into Gaza, for the first time since the war began

NPR Mideast correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israel still requires a military escort.

A journalist's journey to Gaza's front line

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We asked, and you answered: How do you connect joy and resistance?

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You told us — what brings you joy

On this bonus episode of the show, we're hearing from some of YOU about what brings you joy, how you connect joy and justice work, and why joy is so important in your lives.

You told us — what brings you joy

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Would you marry someone for their health insurance?

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Would you marry someone for their health insurance?

Many people feel that finding a lifelong partner can require a good bit of luck...but can the same be said for lifelong healthcare? Brittany is joined by Maris Kreizman, author of I Want to Burn This Place Down: Essays, to understand the precarious relationship between finding love and finding consistent health insurance.

Would you marry someone for their health insurance?

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President of the National Urban League Marc Morial speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 2024, flanked by former Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.

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A civil rights organization declares a 'state of emergency' in the U.S.

As a candidate in 2024, President Trump promised – often – to end what he and other conservatives describe as "woke" policies.

A civil rights organization declares a 'state of emergency' in the U.S.

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Why is some plastic surgery "good," and why is some "bad?"

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The thin line of good vs. bad plastic surgery

What's the difference between "good" work and "bad" work? And how do we talk about the rise in plastic surgery without dehumanizing people for their choices?

The thin line of good vs. bad plastic surgery

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What's behind the decline of reading?

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It's hard to read. Here's why.

Data from Gallup and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that Americans are reading fewer books and spending less time reading than ever. There's been reporting on college kids struggling to finish longer texts. And earlier this year, in a viral post, one user lamented their loss of concentration for reading, which led to a larger online discourse about how to approach books again.

It's hard to read. Here's why.

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What does anti-intellectualism mean for our democracy?

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The price you pay for being smart.

Anti-intellectualism is on the rise. And by "anti-intellectualism" we mean the backlash to scholars in fields like the humanities.

The price you pay for being smart.

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Why is Gen Z having less sex?

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Gen Z is afraid of sex. And for good reason.

Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations. But why? Well, let's be real. There are a lot of very legitimate reasons why young people are afraid of sex right now, many having to do with recent massive political and cultural changes.

Gen Z is afraid of sex. And for good reason.

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Is Medicaid healthcare or welfare?

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Think the Medicaid cuts don't affect you? Think again.

Republicans have passed President Trump's One Big, Beautiful bill, but is it built on bad faith stereotypes?

Think the Medicaid cuts don't affect you? Think again.

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What does the millennial midlife crisis look like?

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Welcome to midlife, millennials. Are you in crisis?

Many millennials either are already in their 40s or are staring them down. Are they having a midlife crisis?

Welcome to midlife, Millennials. Are you in crisis?

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How will we remember the LA ICE protests?

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L.A. was first. Now it's your move, America.

Protests have spread across the country after dozens of workers were swept up in an ICE raid in Los Angeles last week, but the support for the protesters is far from universal.

L.A. was first. Now it's your move, America.

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How likely is it that you'll marry someone richer than you?

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Want to date a rich man? It might be harder than you think.

You may have heard that super viral song on TikTok called "Looking for a man in finance," and yeah, it's fun. But does it speak to people's broader desires to find someone who's more than comfortable financially?

Want to date a rich man? It's harder than you think.

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What is 'the Ick?' And how do you get rid of it?

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Oh no...I got "The Ick." What do I do now?

So you got 'The Ick?' That feeling of disgust when someone your date does something that you just can't look past. You think it's about them, but is 'The Ick' actually about you?

Oh no...I got "The Ick." What do I do now?

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Should you post about your break up online?

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How to win (or lose) a break up on social media

A lot of us have seen how explosive breakup stories have been on social media. From Reesa Teesa's "Who TF did I marry..." to Spritely's breakup song, these posts have been drawing gasps and gaining traction. But is it harmless fun, or an invasion of privacy? When do your personal stories belong on social media and when do they not?

How to win (or lose) a break up on social media

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What does "Pride" mean this year?

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The Pride month vibes are off, but there's still hope.

Is it just us, or are the Pride month vibes a little off this year?

The Pride month vibes are off, but there's still hope.

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Why is Ms. Rachel controversial?

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Why can't we (or Ms. Rachel) talk about Gaza's children dying?

Children's educator and YouTube star Ms. Rachel has used her social media to advocate for the safety of children all over the world - but when she used her platform to call attention to the plight of children in Gaza, she was accused of being paid by Hamas.

Why can't we (or Ms. Rachel) talk about Gaza's children dying?

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Pop culture has a media literacy problem.

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Pop culture has a "bean soup problem."

Online discourse has become a fun part of enjoying and dissecting big pop culture events. But after seeing all the commentary around Ryan Coogler's Sinners - one of the biggest cultural juggernauts of the year - Brittany has one question: are we in a media literacy crisis?

Pop culture has a "bean soup problem."

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