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Nation Jun 15

Two people confessed to a murder Lamar Johnson is in prison for. Politics may keep him in

Across the country, prosecutors are trying to overturn wrongful convictions and right historical injustices. For nearly 26 years, Lamar Johnson has been serving life without parole for a murder he says he didn’t commit and two other men confessed to.

Nation May 25

In St. Louis, changing a history of violence ‘has to be grassroots’ but can’t end there

After Michael Brown Jr., an unarmed Black teen, was killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri, months of protests and calls for police reform followed. While no officer was charged in Brown's case, the city and surrounding cities like St. Louis,…

Nation May 10

In her bid to end TB, Mireille Kamariza is shattering stereotypes about scientists

Before COVID-19, tuberculosis was the world's deadliest infectious disease. Though rare in the United States, the disease is prevalent in many parts of the world and kills millions. John Yang tells us of one scientist's journey to the discovery both…

Nation Mar 31

Relative invisibility makes for uphill battle to get COVID vaccines for Americans with IDD

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities like Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism often have underlying health conditions that make them more susceptible to COVID-19. Plus, many receive care in group living facilities, putting them at further risk. But despite…

Nation Mar 15

How politics is disrupting the vaccine rollout for inmates

Prisons and jails have been hit hard by the pandemic, with major outbreaks across the country. But when it comes to allocating scarce vaccines, states have dramatically different ideas about how inmates should be prioritized. And the experience of one…

Nation Feb 25

Despite being first in line, many health care workers are delaying vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccines were developed with record-breaking speed, and by late last year they were rolled out to frontline health care workers across the country. But despite being first in line many of those workers have decided to delay getting the…

Nation Feb 25

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What consequences have rioters faced for the Capitol attack?

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For much of the year, millions of Americans have been hunkering down and avoiding crowds to try to stay safe from COVID-19. But with that, many have also been delaying important medical care, sometimes with devastating consequences. John Yang reports.

Nation Dec 08

The vicious cycle of incarceration and homelessness

After being released from prison or jail, many people struggle to find housing. That in turn can prevent them from getting treatment for an addiction or from securing a steady job, and ultimately, staying out of jail. It’s a situation…

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