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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Kristen Lovell, co-director of the HBO documentary 'The Stroll.' It's the story of the trans women who worked the streets of the Meatpacking District in New York City.

DoorDash workers get paid per delivery — and oftentimes say they make less than minimum wage. DoorDash is now rolling out a new hourly pay option. But it's not that simple.

NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with former NPR international correspondent Deborah Amos about the kidnapping of Israeli researcher and doctoral student at Princeton Elizabeth Tsurkov.

When people are facing eviction, a "rent court" judge has the final say. But there can be a big power imbalance. More than a dozen cities now say tenants have a right to legal counsel.

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on affirmative action renewed calls for elite institutions to eliminate "legacy" admissions — or granting advantages to the children of people who attended.

As the 2023 U.S. Women's Open kicks off, NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with golf champion Betsy King about the growth of women's golf.

NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with Ari Novy of the San Diego Botanic Garden about the bloom of its corpse flower and why these iconic flowers evolved to stink so badly.

The Hong Kong-born vocalist and songwriter became the first person of Chinese descent to perform at the Oscars with a nominated song from the popular martial arts film.

Automakers are building more electric vehicles, but the EPA wants to set rules pushing them to go even faster. Environmental groups say that's essential; traditional carmakers say it's not feasible.

As a heat wave sweeps across the nation, beaches can provide residents with some relief. However, accessing those beaches continues to be a challenge for marginalized communities.