All Things Considered

World

After a Russian girl drew an antiwar poster, her dad faces defamation charges

March 28, 2023

In a small Russian town, a father and daughter have been separated by the state after she drew an antiwar poster in school. He was convicted of defaming the military; she's now in an orphanage.

National Security

Biden administration struggles to turn the Democracy Summit's goals into reality

March 28, 2023

Secretary of State Antony Blinken kicks off a summit to strengthen democracy, hosting an event with Ukraine's president.

By one measure, the U.S. has had a shooting on school grounds almost every day

March 28, 2023

Last year, the U.S. saw a record number of school shootings. Gun violence is now the leading cause of adolescent deaths in America. And yet school shootings continue to happen.

Family

A dad thanks the doctor who brought difficult news about his newborn

March 28, 2023

A parent thanks the doctor who, years ago, brought them difficult news about their newborn.

Lawmakers in Ore., Calif. attempt to expand involuntary commitment

March 28, 2023

Expanding the use of involuntary commitment is being discussed in liberal California and Oregon, where severe mental illness, drug use and homelessness are becoming political liabilities for leaders.

National

A task force in California considers how to compensate the descendants of slaves

March 28, 2023

California's Reparations Task Force has to answer a thorny question: how to calculate compensation for the descendants of slaves. Kamilah Moore chairs the task force.

Author Interviews

Colleen Oakley's grandma inspired the intergenerational friendship in her new novel

March 28, 2023

Colleen Oakley's new book is "The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise."

CPR | National

In Colorado, users of powered wheelchairs can now make repairs themselves

March 28, 2023

People who use powered wheelchairs have complained for years that manufacturers won't let them do minor repairs themselves. A new Colorado law gives them the right to repair.

Asia

Honduras deals Taiwan a blow by switching allegiance to China

March 28, 2023

Honduras switched its diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China in the latest setback for the Asian island's president. Now some of Taiwan's politicians say they need to take a different approach.

World

What we know about the deadly fire at a migrant processing center in Ciudad Juárez

March 28, 2023

Investigators are determining what caused a deadly fire in a migrant processing center in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, just across the border from El Paso. At least 39 people were killed.