Eerie Echoes From The First State Of The Union
What were the issues George Washington raised in the State of the Union address 223 years ago? Some of the same ones you’re likely to hear from President Obama on Tuesday night.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Children Of Latino Immigrants Skew Even More Democratic Than Parents, Study Says
The report also found that Latinos and Asian-Americans born in the U.S. are more likely to support abortion and gay rights than their foreign-born parents.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Critics Question Witness List Ahead Of Immigration Hearing
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro on Tuesday may be one of the few to call for a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants. Some worry that the House hearing signals Republicans’ continued opposition to compromise.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
‘Path To Citizenship’ Part Of Senators’ Bipartisan Immigration Plan
Eight senators — four Democrats and four Republicans — are unveiling what they say is a comprehensive immigration overhaul. It would let undocumented immigrants with no criminal records get probationary legal residency if they pay fines and taxes. Full citizenship might come after other reforms.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama’s Unfinished Business: Latin America
As President Obama starts his second term, host Michel Martin takes a look at his foreign policy agenda. She speaks with NPR’s Juan Forero about upcoming opportunities and challenges in Latin America — from drug trafficking, to changes in leadership, to the evolution of the U.S. relationship with Cuba.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
When It Comes To Inaugural Fashion, First Family Stays The Course
The first lady is well known for her wardrobe choices, and for the inauguration, Michelle Obama showed off her ability to make multiple style statements during a single day.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Mexico: New President, New Drug Violence Plan
Mexico’s new president, Enrique Peña Nieto, recently enacted a law to compensate victims of drug violence. It also sets up a national registry to record the crimes. Host Michel Martin discusses the new law with Nik Steinberg of Human Rights Watch.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Leader Of U.S. Movie-Pirating Group Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison
A man who admitted to being the leader of the IMAGiNE Group, which released unauthorized versions of theatrical films online, has been sentenced to serve 60 months in prison — reportedly a record for an American web piracy sentence.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
In Rapid-Fire 2012, Memes’ Half-Life Fell To A Quarter
Internet memes used to stick around for months on end (remember “Charlie Bit My Finger”?). But in 2012, the shelf-life of an Internet sensation became increasingly fleeting. Funny videos and games are now enjoying only brief moments in the cultural spotlight before they’re forgotten.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Time For Gun Owners To Be Good Sports About Gun Restrictions
Americans possess too many firearms and nothing will change unless gun owners support the changes the president swears to promote, says commentator Frank Deford.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
