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In his new memoir, "The Best Strangers in the World," the co-host of "All Things Considered" explains how storytelling plays out in his roles as journalist and singer.
In his new memoir, "The Best Strangers in the World," Ari Shapiro, co-host of NPR's "All Things Considered," explains how storytelling plays out in his roles as journalist, and as singer with the band Pink Martini. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Shapiro about his life and career; NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg, who "discovered" Shapiro; and actor Alan Cumming, who performs a nightclub act with Shapiro, called "Och & Oy."
The nonbinding referendum vote does not mean the college will change its policies, the institution said in a statement.
It’s been more than a decade since America lifted its ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military. Before then, a mere rumor could prompt an investigation and a less than honorable discharge from the military, a status that can seriously impact a veteran’s benefits and job opportunities. While there are official channels for veterans to try and clear their record, an ongoing CBS News investigation has found the process can be difficult and often unsuccessful. Jim Axelrod reports.
Senate Bill 1029 would make it illegal for nearly all trans people in the state to receive both surgical and nonsurgical treatments.
"Please don't listen to those stupid things that people say about us. Fight for your dreams, believe in yourself and go for it," Comas wrote in an Instagram post.
A CBS News investigation found many of those kicked out for their sexual orientation are still struggling to get their honorable discharge status.
The 1993 law known as “don’t ask, don’t tell” allowed gay people to serve in the U.S. military as long as they remained closeted. The law has been repealed for over a decade, but many of those whose military careers were ended by the policy are still missing out on honorable discharge status and benefits, a CBS News investigation has found. Jim Axelrod reports.
Activists are urging the government to enact anti-discrimination legislation before Japan hosts the G-7 summit of industrialized nations in Hiroshima in May.
The bill bans both surgical and non-surgical treatments for transgender youth, and will take effect on July 1.
