Ashish Valentine
Stories
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Politics
Ecuador Chooses Conservative Banker As Its Next President
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with political scientist Thea Riofrancos about the surprise victory for the right wing in Ecuador's presidential election.
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Phill Wilson: HIV/AIDS Can Teach Us Something About COVID-19 in Black Communities
AIDS activist Phill Wilson said fighting HIV/AIDS can teach us a lot about how to handle COVID-19 in Black communities.
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National
Judge Blocks Biden Deportation Ban, Jeopardizing Former DACA Recipient
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked President Biden's 100-day moratorium on most deportations. One man who was scheduled for deportation is tangled in the bureaucratic morass.
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Technology
Power Of The Petition: Nonprofit Helps Front-Line Workers Fight For Their Rights
Eight out of every nine American workers don't have a union to represent them in workplace disputes. A nonprofit website is helping push for better wages and working conditions amid the pandemic.
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Business
Amid A Deep Recession, Outdoor Equipment Is Flying Off The Shelves
Kayaks and bicycles are now almost impossible to find in stores across the country. People who were able to keep their jobs and those who got expanded unemployment benefits have been driving demand.
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Business
As Journalists Work From Home, Their Newsrooms Are Shutting Down
In closing five of its newsrooms permanently, Tribune Publishing said it saw "no clear path forward in terms of returning to work." But affected unions argued the closures were unnecessary.
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National
Top Facebook Official: Our Aim Is To Make Lying On The Platform 'More Difficult'
Facebook's head of security policy, Nathaniel Gleicher, said that the company is working harder than ever to counteract efforts to interfere in the 2020 presidential election.
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Business
Economic Uncertainty Drives Gold Price To A Record High
Gold has soared nearly 30% this year, reaching a record settlement price of $1,931 per ounce Monday. Many analysts see it heading even higher as investors look for a "safe haven."