Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration.
100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?
The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.
Jimmy Carter’s relationship with Habitat for Humanity
President Jimmy Carter was involved in many things after he left the White House. One of the most prominent was Habitat for Humanity. He left a legacy of volunteering and trying to help those in need.
Renowned poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni dies at 81
The poet and activist was a leading figure of the Black Arts Movement. Giovanni was working on her upcoming book of poetry, set to publish in the fall.
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep flying
Spirit Airlines says it will continue flying as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Monday’s announcement follows years of losses and a failed merger attempt for the low-cost carrier.
The race is so close. Here’s what happens if there’s a 269-269 Electoral College tie.
It’s very unlikely — but theoretically possible — that the presidential election ends with an Electoral College tie. If it did come to pass, here’s how the next president would be determined.
FAQ: Your house flooded. Now what?
Experts say the first thing is to make sure it’s safe to go back inside. Then you need to dry things out as fast as possible.
‘Swifties for Kamala’ think Harris is the 1 to beat Trump. And they want to help.
By the end of their call Tuesday, 14,000 attendees reported registering to vote.
The GOP is making false claims about noncitizens voting. It’s affecting real voters.
As the election nears, false rhetoric about noncitizen voting is having a real impact as some GOP officials are scrutinizing voter rolls and questioning some voters’ registrations.
30 years later, the evangelical purity movement still impacts sex education
It was a breakout moment in the evangelical purity movement — a movement that impacts sex education in the United States to this day. Jill Dender was one of the first teens to sign the pledge while traveling with her youth group from Tulip Grove Baptist in Nashville
On Air - 90.3 WPLN-FM