Press Play with Madeleine Brand
A story of abuse and neglect raises questions about homeschooling
The house in the Inland Empire where 13 kids and adults were being imprisoned and abused was licensed as a home school. Almost anyone can operate a home school in California. We look at why these schools are so loosely regulated.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenPhoto: David Allen Turpin, 57, and Louise Anna Turpin, 49, of Perris (Photos courtesy of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department)
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5 storiesThe Women's March: 2017 v. 2018
The second Women’s March takes place this weekend, amid a divide in the movement. We find out why there’s dispute over the goals of the protest. And what marchers have done in the year since 2017’s historic demonstrations.
Read the story13 minWhy aren't there more rules around home schools in California?
David Allen Turpin, 57, and Louise Anna Turpin, 49, are shown with their children on a Facebook post.
Read the story9 minAs Montecito faces massive cleanup effort, one Native American family stays put
Marcus Victor Lopez (center) and his sons, Victor Chimaway Lopez (left) and Marcus Victor Oliver Lopez (right).
Read the story8 minFBI investigates whether NRA funneled Russian money to Trump
The NRA donated at least $30 million to Donald Trump’s campaign. But the FBI is now investigating whether some of that money was funneled from a Russian banker named Alexander Torskin.
Read the story10 minWith Joe Arpaio in the Arizona Senate race, it's going to be wild
The Arizona Senate race for Republican Jeff Flake’s seat is shaping up to be one of the the most hard fought and interesting races in the country. On one side is the infamous Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
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