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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Says Trump Rhetoric Increases Tension In U.S.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gov. J.B. Pritzker about civil unrest in his state, and why he's concerned about President Trump's response to nationwide protests against police brutality.

Nannie Helen Burroughs holds a banner reading, "Banner State Woman's National Baptist Convention" as she stands with other African American women, photographed between 1905 and 1915. Burroughs was an educator and activist who advocated for greater civil rights for African Americans and women.

Yes, Women Could Vote After The 19th Amendment — But Not All Women. Or Men

The 19th amendment secured all women the right to vote, but in practice many women of color were excluded. This continues to resonate today with voter suppression among marginalized communities.

Some doctors say they are being told they can't use their own personal protective equipment, such as gloves and masks.

Doctors Say Hospitals Are Stopping Them From Wearing Masks

Health care workers say some hospitals are punishing them for wearing personal protective gear in the halls or that they brought from home.

Surrounded by some members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, President Trump speaks at a press conference on COVID-19 in March in the Rose Garden. Of the 27 task force members, two are women, standing to Trump's left: Dr. Deborah Birx and Seema Verma (holding the sheaf of papers).

Where The Women Aren't: On Coronavirus Task Forces

The pandemic is by some measures taking a greater toll on women. Yet women are underrepresented in expert groups that decide how to control the coronavirus and where funds should go.

Bryan Stevenson is the author of the memoir <em>Just Mercy</em>, which was recently adapted into a film starring Michael B. Jordan.

'Just Mercy' Attorney Asks U.S. To Reckon With Its Racist Past And Present

Bryan Stevenson built a museum and monument in Alabama dedicated to slavery and its legacy. "We need to create institutions in this country that motivate more people to say 'Never again,' " he says.

Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courtroom for his rape trial on Monday. This week, prosecutors wrapped up their case against the former Hollywood producer.

Here's What We've Learned So Far At Harvey Weinstein's Trial

Prosecutors have said their piece; now it's time for Weinstein's legal team to take the stage. But before his rape trial moves on, here's a glimpse of the four biggest courtroom moments so far.

Attendees recite the Pledge of Allegiance during the United Against Hate rally by the Washington Three Percent in Seattle last month.

'Not A Paramilitary.' Inside A Washington Militia's Efforts To Go Mainstream

Matt Marshall, the leader of the Washington Three Percent, leads a nonprofit corporation. He serves on a school board. Now, a domestic terrorism scandal complicates his political ambitions.

As coronavirus surges in some communities, some health care systems are overloaded. Federal estimates suggest that coronavirus cases and deaths could get a lot worse in many places without continued social distancing measures.

What Happens If U.S. Reopens Too Fast? Documents Show Federal Coronavirus Projections

As some states move to lift social distancing restrictions, government documents reveal how much more lethal the pandemic could still be without careful mitigation efforts.

A courtroom sketch shows R. Kelly telling Judge Ann M. Donnelly he won't take the stand in his own defense.

R. Kelly's Federal Trial Is In The Hands Of The Jury

After six weeks of emotionally charged testimony, jury deliberation begins in the New York federal trial of disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly. If convicted, he could spend 10 years to life in prison.

Hulu's limited series<strong> </strong>is based in part on material from the nonfiction book <em>Dopesick</em> by journalist Beth Macy, who has written extensively about the opioid crisis. Rosario Dawson stars as Bridget Meyer.

Is 'Dopesick' a true story? Experts and the show's creators sort fact from fiction

NPR addiction correspondent Brian Mann and TV critic Eric Deggans joined Dopesick author Beth Macy and showrunner Danny Strong to discuss the inspiration for the show and just how real it is.

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