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In Iowa, Campaign Season Finds Muslims Caught In A Harsh Spotlight

The Mother Mosque of America was built in 1934, making it the oldest standing mosque in the country. Now a historic landmark, these days it serves primarily as a cultural center and museum. Claudine Ebeid/NPR hide caption

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Religion

In Iowa, Campaign Season Finds Muslims Caught In A Harsh Spotlight

Many of Cedar Rapids' Muslims have long roots in the U.S. Yet the political climate there has them feeling out of place. "I just want to live my life without having to explain myself," says one imam.

In Iowa, Campaign Season Finds Muslims Caught In A Harsh Spotlight

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Film Portrays A 'Perfect Storm' That Led To Unwanted Sterilizations For Many Latinas

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Film Portrays A 'Perfect Storm' That Led To Unwanted Sterilizations For Many Latinas

About 40 years ago, Consuelo Hermosillo went to the hospital for an emergency cesarean section. Against her will, she left unable to have more children. No Más Bebés airs tonight on PBS.

Film Portrays A 'Perfect Storm' That Led To Unwanted Sterilizations For Many Latinas

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Elections

With Polls Showing Tight Races, Candidates Make Final Push In Iowa

With less than 24 hours before Iowans begin to caucus, NPR's Sam Sanders and Sarah McCammon give the latest on how the candidates are rallying their supporters.

With Polls Showing Tight Races, Candidates Make Final Push In Iowa

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Why Some Still Can't Find Jobs As The Economy Nears 'Full Employment'

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Why Some Still Can't Find Jobs As The Economy Nears 'Full Employment'

To economists, the phrase means job seekers roughly equal job openings. Unemployment is at 5 percent, but depending on where you live, your race or your education level, you still might not find work.

Why Some Still Can't Find Jobs As The Economy Nears 'Full Employment'

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For More Than A Million Food Stamp Recipients, The Clock Is Now Ticking

On Friday, Terry Work stands outside a store that accepts food stamps in Bon Aqua, Tenn. Work's 27-year-old deaf son recently was denied disability payments, meaning he is considered able-bodied. Now he stands to lose his food stamps, even though he has trouble keeping a job because of his deafness, she says. Work requirements began kicking in this month for a million SNAP benefit recipients. Mark Humphrey/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

For More Than A Million Food Stamp Recipients, The Clock Is Now Ticking

There's a three-month cap on SNAP benefits for unemployed, able-bodied adults, but it was waived in many areas after the recession began. In 22 states, the time limit kicked back in this month.

'I'm Not Electing A Pastor In Chief' — How Iowa's Evangelicals Are Deciding

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Politics

'I'm Not Electing A Pastor In Chief' — How Iowa's Evangelicals Are Deciding

With the caucuses only a day away, Iowa's conservative Christians try to feel out which candidate shares their views.

What Young Republicans Have To Say About Their Party's Candidates

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Politics

What Young Republicans Have To Say About Their Party's Candidates

As the presidential primaries kick off, Rachel Martin speaks with three young Republicans about what they want from the candidates in this election and for their party in the future.

What Young Republicans Have To Say About Their Party's Candidates

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To Rebuild 'The Collapse Of Parenting,' It's Going To Be A Challenge
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Books

To Rebuild 'The Collapse Of Parenting,' It's Going To Be A Challenge

Parents struggle with the balance of being a friend versus being a taskmaster. Their job, says Dr. Leonard Sax, is to "keep your child safe" and "give kids choices in some domains but not in others."

To Rebuild 'The Collapse Of Parenting,' It's Going To Be A Challenge

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Zika Virus Isn't The First Disease To Spark A Debate About Abortion

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Goats and Soda

Zika Virus Isn't The First Disease To Spark A Debate About Abortion

In 1965, the U.S. faced an epidemic of German measles that, like the Zika outbreak, was linked to birth defects. It changed the way this country talked about abortion.

The Federal Response To Oregon Occupation May Have Roots In Ruby Ridge

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History

The Federal Response To Oregon Occupation May Have Roots In Ruby Ridge

During the armed occupation in Oregon, many have asked why officers don't just storm the wildlife refuge. The answer may rest in Ruby Ridge, Idaho, where in 1992 a similar standoff ended in violence.

The Federal Response To Oregon Occupation May Have Roots In Ruby Ridge

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