57 m. ago Americans are protesting the Trump administration. Do they work?

When you think of a successful protest movement, most Americans probably think of the American Civil Rights movement, and the March on Washington in 1963.Martin Luther King, Jr. standing behind a podium on the steps of the Lincoln memorial delivered his most famous speech and a line that would come to define the goals of the Civil Rights Movement. President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act just nine months after the March. A year after that Johnson signed the National Voting Rights Act of 1965.The quest for equality continues. In the decades since that bright summer day in August 1963, many other Americans have tried to use the model of protest to achieve their political goals. But do protests work?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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67 m. ago Trump May Concede Crimea to Russia, Ending Decade of U.S. Resistance

A new U.S. peace plan offered to Russia and Ukraine proposes American recognition of the peninsula, which Moscow seized in 2014.

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1 hour ago Stephen A. Smith calls Shedeur Sanders falling in the NFL Draft 'appalling'

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith said he was "appalled" by the idea Colorado's Shedeur Sanders could fall to the second round of the NFL Draft.

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1 hour ago Secretary Rollins, Secretary Wright, and Administrator Zeldin Visit Oklahoma to Highlight Trump Administration Efforts to Unleash American Energy

Secretary Rollins, Secretary Wright, and Administrator Zeldin Visit Oklahoma to Highlight Trump Administration Efforts to Unleash American Energy  USDA (.gov)

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1 hour ago Washington Commanders exploring trade for Miami Dolphins $118 million defensive star

Washington Commanders exploring trade for Miami Dolphins $118 million defensive star  Sports Illustrated

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1 hour ago Commanders exploring trade for Dolphins $118 million defensive star

Commanders exploring trade for Dolphins $118 million defensive star  Sports Illustrated

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3 h. ago Jets star Breece Hall posts cryptic message as trade rumors swirl ahead of NFL Draft

After posting a fingers-crossed emoji Thursday, a report circulated that Jets running back Breece Hall may actually be on the trade block.

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3 h. ago Shedeur Sanders worries about getting draft day call after phone number was leaked

Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders expressed some concern about how he was going to know if he is selected by a team.

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3 h. ago Woman says ChatGPT saved her life by helping detect cancer, which doctors missed

Lauren Bannon, a North Carolina mother, says ChatGPT saved her life by flagging her medical condition after doctors missed it. She shares how the AI chatbot led to her cancer diagnosis.

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4 h. ago Artists wanted for Trump's National Garden of American Heroes 

The National Endowment for the Humanities says the project will "honor the statesmen, visionaries, and innovators who shaped the nation." It's a lot of statues.

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4 h. ago Washington health department urges measles vaccines amid nationwide outbreaks

Washington health department urges measles vaccines amid nationwide outbreaks  KOIN.com

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4 h. ago San Francisco opens a center to help those in mental health crisis

San Francisco opens a center to help those in mental health crisis  CBS News

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4 h. ago U.S. Officials to Cut Funding for Landmark Study of Women’s Health

The Women’s Health Initiative has produced thousands of research papers, altering medical care for patients around the world.

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4 h. ago Adapting to the next level: Research offers survival guide for game developers amidst industry shake

As the gaming world buzzes with the recent unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 and anticipated releases of the PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X refresh, a timely study sheds light on how game developers can navigate these industry upheavals.

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4 h. ago Ms. Wheelchair Alaska USA uses her platform to talk frankly about disability and mental health

Ms. Wheelchair Alaska USA uses her platform to talk frankly about disability and mental health  Alaska Public Media

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5 h. ago RFK Jr.: Era of Poisonous Compounds in Our Food 'Is Coming to an End'

The era of poisonous compounds being injected into the U.S. food supply is "coming to an end," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Thursday. The post RFK Jr.: Era of Poisonous Compounds in Our Food ‘Is Coming to an End’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Providence Alaska Medical Center brings innovative cancer therapy to the 49th state

Providence Alaska Medical Center brings innovative cancer therapy to the 49th state  American Hospital Association

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5 h. ago Shedeur Sanders fires off confident social media messages ahead of NFL Draft

Former Colorado Buffaloes standout Shedeur Sanders had a few messages ahead of the NFL Draft on Thursday. He may be taken as high as No. 2.

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5 h. ago Fake models for fast fashion? What AI clones mean for our jobs—and our identities

In the heart of New York City's Times Square, there are signs of an artificial intelligence (AI) revolution in marketing. In a health supplement store, a popup by British tech startup, Hypervsn, showcases life-size holograms. From behind the glass, a virtual humanoid avatar with spunky pink hair waves to passersby.

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5 h. ago Disney's 'Fantastic Four' Star Pedro Pascal Calls J.K. Rowling a 'Heinous Loser' Over U.K. Supreme Court Trans Ruling

Actor Pedro Pascal, star of Disney's "The Mandalorian," Marvel's "The Fantastic Four," and HBO's "The Last of Us," is blasting Harry Potter scribe J.K. Rowling for daring to be an advocate to protect women from the incursion of transgenders. The post Disney’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Star Pedro Pascal Calls J.K. Rowling a ‘Heinous Loser’ Over U.K. Supreme Court Trans Ruling appeared first on Breitbart.

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