Meg Anderson
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More than 2.5 million Florida students have missed school during Hurricane Ian
The vast majority of Florida's public school districts closed at least one day this week as the storm made its way across the state. → Read More
How social-emotional learning became a frontline in the battle against CRT
Nationwide, community members are protesting the teaching of social-emotional learning – largely because conservatives have linked it with another flashpoint in public education: critical race theory. → Read More
As COVID spread in federal prisons, many at-risk inmates tried and failed to get out
Federal prisons saw a significant rise in deaths during the pandemic years, NPR found. Of those who died from COVID-19, nearly all were elderly or had health conditions, and many had tried to get out. → Read More
5 takeaways from the Capitol riot criminal cases, one year later
NPR has been tracking every criminal case related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. One year after the riot, here are some of the key patterns that have emerged from the cases. → Read More
New Videos Underscore The Violence Against Police At The Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
In response to a motion filed by NPR and other media organizations, the Justice Department released new videos which prosecutors say show assaults on police officers at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. → Read More
Nearly 1 In 5 Defendants In Capitol Riot Cases Served In The Military
Amid rising concern over domestic extremism, an NPR analysis found military veterans were overrepresented in those charged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol, when compared to the general population. → Read More
In Atlanta, A Wave Of Coronavirus Deaths And The Questions Left In Its Wake
At least 17 residents at an assisted living home in Atlanta died of COVID-19 this spring. It is the company's only home in Georgia in a Black neighborhood and the only one to suffer a severe outbreak. → Read More
Now Is The Time To Start Biking
Lots of people are buying bikes and hitting the road during the pandemic. So if you've thought about getting a bike, now's the time. In this episode, we'll talk about what you need to get started, and some strategies to stay safe. → Read More
VIDEO: What The U.S. Is Doing About Its Testing Swab Shortage
To contain the coronavirus, the U.S. needs to be able to test a lot of people. But we're facing a shortage of a key ingredient: the swab. Here's why these swabs are so hard to source. → Read More
'She Wasn't Alone,' A Doctor Reflects On New York City's Coronavirus Peak
A pediatric cardiologist working at a hospital in the Bronx reflects on treating adults after part of the Children's Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center was converted to an adult COVID-19 unit. → Read More
Despite Early Warnings, U.S. Took Months To Expand Swab Production For COVID-19 Test
Widespread testing for COVID-19 is still not happening in the U.S. Although experts have been urging the federal government since February, it took until late April to ramp up production. → Read More
Amid Pandemic, Hospitals Lay Off 1.4M Workers In April
An estimated 1.4 million healthcare workers lost their jobs in April. It's an ironic twist that as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the country, hospitals aren't making much money. → Read More
As Hospitals Lose Revenue, More Than A Million Health Care Workers Lose Jobs
Faced with lost revenue from canceled elective procedures, hospitals laid off 1.4 million health care workers in April, including nearly 135,000 from hospitals. → Read More
Small Business Rescue Earned Banks $10 Billion In Fees
Banks handling the federal government's loan program for small businesses made more than $10 billion in fees, while thousands of small businesses were shut out of the program. → Read More
Burials On New York Island Are Not New, But Are Increasing During Pandemic
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio acknowledged that more people are being buried at the city's potter's field, but stressed that only the bodies of the unclaimed would be buried there. → Read More
Want To See What Your City's Pandemic Plan Says? Good Luck.
NPR reached out to the public health departments serving some of the largest cities in the U.S. Most did not have their most current pandemic response plan posted publicly and many were out of date. → Read More
Hospital Workers: Tell Us Your Coronavirus Experience
NPR is seeking health care providers working in hospitals to document their personal experiences working during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Tornado Strikes Arkansas City; Officials Say Pandemic Closures Kept People Safe
The tornado injured at least 22 people and caused extensive damage to many properties. Officials attribute the relatively low number of casualties in part to social distancing and business shutdowns. → Read More
Watch Live: President Trump Speaks At White House On Coronavirus
Health officials in Washington state made the announcement Saturday. The fatality marks the first U.S. death associated with the virus. → Read More
Spanish Response To State Of The Union Calls Trump 'The Greatest Threat'
Rep. Veronica Escobar delivered the Spanish-language response to President Trump's State of the Union, focusing on health care, gun violence and immigration. → Read More