The Depp-Heard trial is bringing attention to intimate partner violence NPR's Adrian Florido talks with Kellie Lynch, who researches intimate partner and domestic violence, about how this abuse is influencing public opinion in the trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Ayen Bior
Supreme Court says Boston unconstitutionally barred Christian flag from city hall The unanimous decision was sufficiently narrow that other cities, indeed Boston itself, could construct rules that would limit flag flying to government-approved messages. Nina Totenberg
Measure to decriminalize all drugs rolls out in Washington state Initiative 1922 would take away penalties for possessing drugs of any kind in Washington Paige Browning
Rep. Madison Cawthorn is under mounting pressure from scandals ahead of midterms In the wake of scandals following the far-right North Carolina congressman, from salacious pictures to alleged insider trading, Cawthorn's star seems to be falling almost as fast as it rose. Emma Bowman
Anti-LGBTQ laws inspire many LGBTQ people to seek public office The avalanche of anti-LGBTQ laws before state legislatures this year is inspiring LGBTQ candidates to seek office. This is even happening in smaller cities and rural parts of the U.S. Bert Johnson
Family of 'Hotel Rwanda' hero sues Rwandan government for kidnapping and torture Paul Rusesabagina saved more than 1,200 people during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The Rwandan government convicted him of terrorism in a trial that human rights groups call a sham. Dustin Jones
Tennessee Rep. Mark Hall on new bill that would make drunk drivers pay child support NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Tennessee State Representative Mark Hall about a bill that would require drunk drivers to pay child support if found responsible for the death of a minor's parent.
What the leaked Jan. 6 recordings say about democracy right now Some Republicans are on the defensive about what they said or wrote privately after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. NPR's Michel Martin discusses that with Harvard professor Steven Levitsky.
Rape has reportedly become a weapon in Ukraine. Finding justice may be difficult Widespread allegations of rape at the hands of Russian soldiers have been coming out of Ukraine. Experts say rape in conflict is often used to pursue strategic aims. Laurel Wamsley
USC settles lawsuits with 80 men who say a former school doctor sexually abused them Attorneys for the alleged victims say the cases date back to as early as 1997, with the latest occurring in 2018. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Jonathan Franklin