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Frank Collin, head of the National Socialist Party of America, tells the press about his organization's plans to march in the predominantly Jewish town of Skokie, Ill., on June 22, 1978. The Supreme Court affirmed the neo-Nazi organization's right to march, but Jeremy Waldron says that's just the kind of speech the government should be restricting.

One Man's Case For Regulating Hate Speech

In his new book, Jeremy Waldron writes that the U.S. is the only liberal democracy in the world that doesn't restrict hate speech — and that needs to change. He says, "I don't believe it's the role of law to protect people from being offended," but protecting human dignity is another matter.

A Lamprey Pie from Pleasant House Bakery in Chicago.

A Parasite Pie Fit For A Queen's Diamond Jubilee

The city of Gloucester will be giving Queen Elizabeth II a traditional lamprey pie for her Diamond Jubilee. But lampreys are scarce in Gloucester. What are they to do?

How Homes Structure The American Dream

Home ownership has long been considered a key part of the American Dream. The dream has taken a beating in recent years, but polls show the desire to own remains extremely high. NPR's Chris Arnold discusses the state of home ownership and reviews the latest housing news with host Rachel Martin.

Checked suits, bright colors, garish patterns — you name it, and Craig Sager's worn it. This violet outfit accompanied a 2010 playoff game between two teams with purple in their color scheme, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns.

Sports Reporter Stands Out From The Sidelines

A player once told Craig Sager to burn his suit, and another outfit had to go when it was too flashy — literally — for the TV cameras. Taste aside, TNT's go-to sideline reporter is hard to miss.

U.S., Vietnam Exchange Pieces Of History: Two Soldiers' Last Writings

In Hanoi, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta returned a North Vietnamese soldier's diary. Vietnam's defense minister gave Panetta an American Army sergeant's letters. The exchange marks another milestone in the countries' relations.

Mia, Tiphany, Auti, and (with her back to the camera) Angela are the four women featured in Sundance's new <em>Push Girls</em>.

'Push Girls': A Fresh Take On Women Riding On '26-Inch Rims'

Sundance's new show, Push Girls, is the rare TV series to show multiple people with disabilities.

More Than 3,000 at Josh Ledet Picnic, Concert

SULPHUR, La. — "American Idol" contestant Josh Ledet gave a free outdoor concert in Sulphur. At the Saturday show, Ledet sang gospel music and songs made…

Al Franken of Minnesota was part of a group of Democratic senators at a March news conference announcing legislation "to blunt the worst effects" of the Supreme Court decision that paved the way for the rise of superPACs.

Big Money: Stuffing The Ballot Box?

In the era of superPACs, political parties and candidates seem to be the last players in the system who must abide by limits on fundraising and spending. Some observers say it's time to get rid of campaign contribution limits, but others worry that would open the door only wider to corruption.

This cow may have been raised for food on a farm near you, but it may not necessarily have been processed nearby

Small-Scale Slaughterhouses Aim To Put The 'Local' Back In Local Meat

Some producers of "local" meat have had little choice but to ship their products hundreds of miles away to process, and then ship it back for sale. So some small producers are banding together to build slaughterhouses closer to home.

Bedbugs on display at the National Bed Bug Summit held in Washington in early 2011.

Beset With Bedbugs? Don't Bother With Bug Bombs

Bug bombs may sound like a high-powered way to deal with a bedbug infestation. But research shows the pesticide fog they create doesn't have faze the tiny pests. And it turns out, the insecticides may only serve to stir up the bugs.

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