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America's diversity means it is not defined by a single ancestry or faith tradition. Americans may nevertheless unite behind a "civil religion" that incorporates the nation's founding principles.

D’Wanda Shwarz says she and her father, Alan Beisel, were discriminated against by UCSF. The hospital denied their Zoom visitations, despite having authorization from CDCR.

An updated list of conditions and evacuation information for three major groups of fires burning in and around the Bay Area, including the LNU Complex, SCU Complex and CZU Complex.

The $1.9 trillion federal stimulus package includes an expansion of the child tax credit, which some California advocates say is urgently needed, especially for undocumented parents left out of the previous stimulus. An estimated 7.9 million California children would benefit.

While officers remain employed, an plan to replace school police could take years to implement—but young Black organizers in Oakland are up for the task.

In welcome news to Bay Area city leaders, the House on Wednesday gave final approval to President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Biden plans to sign it on Friday.

Whether it's a goldfish or Grandma, every child will encounter a death at some point — and their parents will likely struggle to explain it. NPR's Life Kit and Sesame Workshop have 6 insights to help.

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on November 6, 2018. Shirley Chisholm’s celebrated win on election night, Nov. 5, 1968, still resonates with today’s election cycle, 50 years later. She became the first black woman ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Over the years, her victory is often cited as inspiration for women … Continue reading A Look Back On Shirley Chisholm’s Historic 1968 House Victory →

The division is far more complicated than a split between Republicans and Democrats, according to the Pew Research Center. Here are the differences in ideology on race, economics and government.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Cecilia Rouse, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, about President Biden's Federal Reserve nomination and the economic challenges the country is facing.