Danielle Kurtzleben
Stories
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Books
Ellyn Gaydos tracks her life in 'Pig Years'
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with author Ellyn Gaydos about her memoir "Pig Years," which documents the joys and sorrows of working on a small farm.
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Politics
Progressives take a leaf out of the conservative playbook to target school boards
There has been a groundswell of conservative enthusiasm around school politics in the last few years. Progressives are hoping to have their own source of organization to counter that enthusiasm.
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Politics
A House Democrat's anti-abortion stance could cost him a seat
The only self-identified "pro-life" Democrat in the House is facing a primary runoff challenge in south Texas. The race is one test of whether the party has room for people against abortion rights.
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Politics
Here's why Democrats are making the abortion debate about more than abortion
President Biden and Vice President Harris have both focused on the risks to other rights like marriage and contraception since the draft Supreme Court opinion leaked.
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Politics
Overturning Roe v. Wade could erode other rights such as same-sex marriage
Democrats are warning that the draft opinion from Justice Samuel Alito that would strike down Roe v. Wade could threaten other rights rooted in privacy — including marriage and contraception.
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Law & Courts
Abortion-rights advocates and opponents gather outside the Supreme Court
Protesters are gathering outside of the Supreme Court following a leaked opinion draft that indicated the Court will overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Politics
Republicans confront (or sidestep) abuse accusations against midterm candidates
Candidates such as Herschel Walker, Eric Greitens and Max Miller have been accused of abusing partners and, in some cases, children. But some party leaders aren't convinced voters will reject them.
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Politics
Trump is campaigning against Republicans he dislikes for fall's midterm elections
As primary campaigns for the 2022 elections heat up, former President Trump is campaigning against people in the GOP who have crossed him, such as those who voted to impeach him.
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Politics
Republicans are condemning Putin for the invasion of Ukraine — and criticizing Biden
However, the GOP has not reached full consensus on the Kremlin's actions, with former President Donald Trump remaining an outlier in the party he ostensibly leads.
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Politics
Protesters across the U.S. march in opposition to Texas abortion law
Abortion rights activists rallied across the country on Saturday in opposition to the new restrictive abortion law in Texas.