World Pride 2019: The First LGBT+ Festival in Washington, D.C. and the 50th anniversary of LA. And, Who won a Tony Award
The weekend ended with WorldPride wrapped up in Washington, D.C. The festivities included a parade, which was filled with every color in the rainbow and people from different walks of life. This is the first time the nation’s capital has hosted the international LGBTQ+ festival since the inaugural event in 2000. This year also marked the 50th anniversary of Pride events in D.C., where typically hundreds of thousands of attendees gather to celebrate. Take a look at the pictures.
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Climate Solutions Week Summary: Five Easy Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption and How Climate Change Is Changing Life in St. George, Mississippi
St. George, Utah is a city with a booming population. But climate change is making heat more intense and rain less reliable. Local leaders have a plan to stretch the water supply in the area by turning to its sewage supply. Wastewater will be sprayed onto the lawns and fields freeing up water for homes. Some of the county’s drinking water is used for outdoor irrigation. The sewage recycling plan comes at a steep cost, but it could be worth it, and help other drought-stricken cities too. Here’s a look at how it could work.
Five easy ways to reduce energy consumption and how climate change is changing life in Mississippi are included in NPR’s Climate Solutions Week stories.
The 78th Annual Tony Awards returned to Radio City Music Hall last night with Cynthia Erivo as the host. This year, no one show swept the award ceremony — and for good reason, according to NPR culture editor Jennifer Vanasco. There were a lot of tight races in this Broadway season’s shows. Here are Vanasco’s top takeaways from the event and the full list of award winners.
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Demystifying the ICE Immigration Raiders: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Tells Newsom that a Military Deployment is Unneeded
People in Los Angeles took to the streets for the fourth consecutive night to protest ICE immigration raids. In addition to the Marines and National Guard troops, President Trump is sending hundreds of more active-duty Marines to the city. The Pentagon will work with troops to protect federal buildings. Trump says that this deployment is intended to keep the protests under control. However, California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass are calling this move an unnecessary escalation.
Federal judges have a lot of power over the people who work for them, including law clerks who report a culture of fear. For over a year, NPR’s Carrie Johnson dug into the federal judiciary and spoke with dozens of current and former clerks about their experiences. Through her conversations, she discovered problems with 50 judges across 26 states.
Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced yesterday that he is removing all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which is a vital vaccine committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kennedy has the authority to replace anyone on the committee, as his department oversees the CDC. Kennedy’s nomination worried some politicians and public health experts because he could possibly replace everyone on the committee.
The number of young people dying from drug overdoses in the U.S. has been decreasing for the last decade. In 2021, fentanyl and other drugs led to over 31,000 fatalities in this age group. By last year, that number had dropped significantly to approximately 16,690 fatal overdoses, according to provisional data from the CDC.
What do parents sing about their children’s favorite songs? A case study on Earthaven Ecovillage in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina
Over 100 deaths and billions of dollars in property damage were caused by Hurricane Helene, which struck North Carolina in late September. Earthaven Ecovillage, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains and home to about 100 full-time residents, remained relatively unscathed compared to other areas like Asheville, N.C. The community activated their solar power system after their hydroelectric system was damaged. The residents had the skills to collaborate in a crisis and were prepared with food supplies. This ability to work together is crucial in a world of worsening climate disasters. You can see photos of Earthaven Ecovillage and read about how collectivity can be a climate solution.
A new study confirmed that singing to babies can help boost their health and happiness. Morning Edition wanted to interview people about what they sing to their children. Over 1,000 responses came in, with varying songs and reasons behind them. Some parents pull out the guitar for a full jam session, while others sing the songs their parents sang to them. The parents sing with their children or you can read the full transcript.