Alyssa Edes

Quinn Robinson, 18, poses for a portrait in her bedroom in Allendale, Mich.

When The Conversation Doesn't Include You: LGBTQ+ Sex Ed In A Small Town

Ailsa Chang

For the past year, residents in Allendale, Mich., have been debating whether to include LGBTQ+ people and perspectives in the school district's sex education program and anti-bullying campaign.

'A Different Kind Of Force': Sharon Van Etten Takes Her Sound In New Directions

Ari Shapiro

After taking a break, Van Etten tweaks her sound and loves the many versions of herself on her latest album, Remind Me Tomorrow.

The USS Cole approximately one month before being attacked by an al-Qaida suicide mission, which killed 17 American sailors in the port of Aden, Yemen.

Militant Suspected Of USS Cole Bombing Is Killed In U.S. Airstrike, Trump Says

Alyssa Edes

President Trump and U.S. Central Command confirmed that a U.S. airstrike in Yemen has killed one of the militants believed to be behind the deadly USS Cole bombing in 2000.

Snow-capped mountains in Badakhshan province, Afghanistan. Landslides are common in the remote, mountainous area, often caused by heavy rain and snow.

At Least 30 Workers Killed In Afghanistan Gold Mine Collapse

Alyssa Edes

The victims were illegally searching for gold and had dug deep in a riverbed in northeastern Afghanistan, according to a spokesman for the provincial governor.

"My audience doesn't care if I'm perfect," Kathy Mattea says. "They just want me to be real."

How Kathy Mattea Got Her Voice Back With 'Pretty Bird'

Mary Louise Kelly

The country singer-songwriter's voice changed in her 50s and, for a time, she thought her career in music was over. With advice from Tony Bennett and a voice coach, Mattea has returned.

'Gross Anatomy' Turns Humor On Taboos About The Female Body

Alyssa Edes

Author Mara Altman got tired of hiding her hairy, sweaty self from the world, and set out to reframe the shame in her latest book of essays — part memoir, part scientific exploration, part manifesto.

Liz Phair On Demanding A Voice In 25 Years Of 'Guyville'

Alyssa Edes

Liz Phair's Exile In Guyville is being reissued with a massive 25th anniversary box set. It features seven LPs, the official release of the Girly-Sound tapes and a book detailing the album's history.

Ellen Stofan saw her first rocket launch when she was 4 years old. Now, more than 50 years later, she's director of the National Air and Space Museum — the first woman to hold the position.

New Director Of Air And Space Museum Is The First Woman To Hold The Job

Alyssa Edes

Ellen Stofan says she hopes to inspire the next generation with more stories about the women and people of color who have been involved in the aviation and space business since the beginning.

A man rides a LimeBike in Washington, DC.

#ScootersBehavingBadly: U.S. Cities Race To Keep Up With Small Vehicle Shares

Alyssa Edes

Cities like San Francisco and Austin are struggling to regulate a flood of new transportation options, from electric scooters to dock-less bikes. Residents are angry over sidewalk and safety concerns.

Felyssa Ricco stands outside the house in Hazleton, Pa., where she lives with her mother and stepfather, Kelly and Jesse Portanova. In addition to flying Old Glory and other flags, such as "Don't Tread on Me," the Portanovas sometimes fly the Confederate flag, saying it's a way of standing up to those who believe it shouldn't be displayed or who want to disregard America's history.

Michele Norris On The Anxiety Of White America And Her Optimism For The Future

Sarah McCammon

Former NPR host Michele Norris talks about her story for National Geographic magazine's issue on race. In it, Norris explores the unease of some residents of a rapidly changing Pennsylvania town.