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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with researcher Brenda Choresi Carter and Supervisor Koran Saines of Loudon County, Va., about the role of elected sheriffs in local law enforcement.

Educators, journalists, political figures and ordinary citizens have been intimidated and even arrested as China moves to stifle protest and civil society with its new law.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., about Joe Biden's decision to choose Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. Clyburn is the most senior African American in Congress.

After explosions convulsed Beirut, here is a selection of photos showing Beirut residents in their destroyed house or workplace, along with a glimpse of their experiences, in their own words.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) about his new book, Grounded: A Senator's Lessons on Winning Back Rural America.

Pennsylvania's governor and state legislature — as well as the national political parties and campaigns — have been at odds, leading to election workers doing what they can to help voters keep up.

A 1938 law created "exploitative and discriminatory" job programs and should be phased out, marking a new milestone in the debate over "sheltered workshops," the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights says.

Dr. Ming Lin was let go in March from a hospital in Bellingham, Wash., after posting criticisms and suggestions on social media. The ACLU is helping him sue for damages and job reinstatement.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Aimee Allison of the political organization She the People, and Robby Mook, ex-campaign manager for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, about Democrats' disunity.

NPR's David Greene talks to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat and a Klobuchar supporter, about Sen. Amy Klobuchar's strong showing behind Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Mayor Pete Buttigieg.