Andre Perry

Davenport University

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Founding Dean of Urban Education at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan; author of The Garden Path: The Miseducation of a City

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President Trump decides he’s done waiting for Congress to fund his border wall. He’s doing it himself, or at least trying to, anyway.

'I’d rather do it much faster'

President Trump decides he’s done waiting for Congress to fund his border wall. He’s doing it himself, or at least trying to, anyway.

from Left, Right & Center

For four nights after an officer killed a young, black man in Ferguson, Missouri, confrontations escalated between police and protesters.

Race and the Militarization of Policing in Ferguson, Missouri

For four nights after an officer killed a young, black man in Ferguson, Missouri, confrontations escalated between police and protesters.

from To the Point

Police in Ferguson, Missouri, say 18-year-old Michael Brown pushed an officer into his police car and “assaulted” him there on Saturday afternoon.

Why Was Another Unarmed Black Teen Killed by Police Last Weekend?

Police in Ferguson, Missouri, say 18-year-old Michael Brown pushed an officer into his police car and “assaulted” him there on Saturday afternoon.

from To the Point

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Trump and Republicans are trying to end the Energy Star program and stop California from phasing out the sale of new gas vehicles. On EVs, they enjoy some Democratic support.

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Caltrans is working to retrofit some of its highway underpasses to make it easier for wildlife to cross the road, benefiting biodiversity across the state.

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The arrest of a student protester raises questions on free speech. Is the White House picking which speech is illegal, or are they enforcing anti-discrimination laws?

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Federal Homeland Security agents tried to enter two LA Unified schools without a warrant.

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On Wednesday, April 30th, NPR will mark the 100th day of the Trump Administration with a Special Report, hosted by Michel Martin.

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A federal judge ordered the return of a wrongfully deported man — will the White House comply? What’s the likelihood of Harvard University losing $2 billion over antisemitism laws?

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Cracks within the GOP turn the “Big, Beautiful Bill” into a mess. President Trump visits the Middle East. Plus, Democrats’ past and future collide.

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The San Clemente City Council voted down a ban on giving food to strangers in public, including unhoused people.

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