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Correspondent, NPR News. I cover voting, poverty. ALSO, author of "Carville's Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice" (Liveright)

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    25 May 2020

    This is my husband's grandfather, Morris Koll, as a young US soldier in 1902. He contracted leprosy in the Philippines and as a result was later confined by his own government. His story was the genesis of mine.

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    13 hours ago

    “This is the reality of black girls: One day you’re called an icon, the next day, a threat,” Amanda Gorman wrote on Twitter.

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    Mar 5

    Today in: Woman accomplishes amazing feat, but somehow the news is about...things...her boyfriend once did? C'mon.

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    Mar 5

    Help the find individuals who assaulted federal law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. If you know this person, submit a tip at . Remember to refer to photo 248.

    The FBI is seeking information on this participant in the U.S. Capitol violence on January 6. If you know this person, please reach out to tips.fbi.gov.
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    Mar 5

    Friends, I just woke up to news that 's longest serving audio engineer lost her home & its contents to fire this week. Renee has served our audience for some 40 years. I'd respectfully ask you to consider contributing to this Go Fund Me if you can. 🙏

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    Mar 4

    First on NPR: Trump’s CEO at parent agency of Voice of America paid a law firm millions in taxpayer dollars to investigate his own executives.

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    Mar 4

    Analysis: While the Senate reads the coronavirus relief bill, nearly 1,400 Americans may die from the virus

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    Mar 4

    In case you missed it! Please enjoy History Happy Hour with

    History of Happy Hour with NPR's Correspondent Pam Fessler-has been published on Montgomery Municipal Cable Television MMC-TV -
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  9. Mar 4

    After one of its smoothest elections ever, Florida Republicans want to tighten the rules on mail-in voting.

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    Mar 3

    No, Democrats’ HR 1 bill doesn’t ban voter ID. No, it doesn’t register undocumented immigrants to vote in federal elections. No, it doesn’t require the counting of ballots mailed after Election Day. Fact check of Mike Pence’s highly dishonest op-ed:

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    Mar 3

    wait, who outlawed Dr. Seuss?

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    Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) debating the voting rights bill: “First, they outlaw Dr. Seuss and now they want to tell us what to say.”
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    Mar 3

    Trump's Baseless 2020 Conspiracies Complicate Ohio Effort To Buy Voting Machines

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    Mar 2

    It’s shocking that Robin Toner was the first and last woman to hold the role of national political correspondent at the NYT — but not at all surprisingly that the wonderful and fun and funny is the next woman to follow in her great tradition, w an objectively great beat.

    💫Congratulations to Lisa Lerer (), who has been promoted to national political correspondent.
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    Mar 2

    "We have not to date seen any evidence of anarchist violent extremists or people subscribing to Antifa in connection with the 6th" of January, says FBI Director Chris Wray to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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  15. Mar 2

    Getting my second shot on Friday. I feel an extraordinary burden being lifted. And grateful to all those making it possible for me and everyone else. Light. End of tunnel.

    Thank you 😭🙏🏼 💉
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  16. Mar 1

    Welcome to the family!

    Some professional news: Starting today, I'm embarking on a new adventure as deputy managing editor in the newsroom for , a fantastic affiliate in Boston.
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    Mar 1

    After that, the Secret Service started renting the cottage every night, just to be ready. Trump Org charged $566.64 per night, every night. First bill: $9,689.60. That was the start. Over Trump’s presidency, Trump charged taxpayers more than $392,000 for rooms at Bedminster.

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    Mar 1

    This made my heart soar. A family that adopted an African American child have been posting pix of the notable Black women she dresses up to emulate during Black History Month. This is her depiction of Gwen Ifill. I love this. But more importantly, Gwen would have LOVED this

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    Mar 1

    . shares the story of a mother of two and how her story depicts how the pandemic has exacerbated the rate of eviction for black and brown families. Read about the work is doing to

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    Feb 28

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    One of the most simple but fascinating questions on twitter ever...with amazing answers! Thank for being a great journalist even beyond your normal logical business......
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    Feb 28

    Waking up from my Covid coma and having the ICU nurses explain to me that, no really, everyone’s wearing masks now and the quarantine is quite real. That was April, when I first woke up. I didn’t really see for myself until I could walk outside in June.

    We all have when we knew things were going to be different. Where were you and what were you thinking a year ago? We are one year into this pandemic. Tell us
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