NIH Director On Why He Is Declining To Speak On Panels That Exclude Women
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, about his decision to decline speaking on what he calls "manels" — panels that exclude women.
Reviewing Disneyland In The Age Of 'Star Wars' And Marvel
Many of Disneyland's fans fear the park is changing too fast, but maybe change is what the theme park needs.
July 2, 2019 at 02:51AM
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Courts Order Delay Of Trump Administration's Health Care 'Conscience Rights' Rule
In response to lawsuits, the courts delayed a rule intended to protect health care workers who refuse to assist in procedures like abortion. Plaintiffs argue the rule could put patient safety at risk.
Fair Trade Helps Farmers, But Not Their Hired Workers
According to a new study of cocoa-producing cooperatives, Fair Trade certification boosts the income of small farmers, but those benefits aren't shared with their hired workers.
I Paid $47 An Hour For Someone To Be My Friend
Platonic companionship has yet to enter mainstream American consideration as a product that can be bought or sold. Not so for the rest of the world.
July 1, 2019 at 10:07PM
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