In the decades since the civil rights movement of the 1960s, many Americans have tried to use the model of protest to achieve their political goals. But do protests work?

The Army has unveiled plans to require identical fitness tests for men and women in combat positions. The debate over women in combat is an old one.

In the days since his death, Pope Francis has received widespread praise. But conservative Catholics in the United States have had some qualms about the style and substance of his papacy.

The American Psychological Association has dropped the DEI requirements for training programs that it accredits. It's an example of reluctant compliance with President Trump's executive order.

As the Trump administration continues to flood the news cycles with its efforts to end to the war in Ukraine, NPR looks at the Kremlin's negotiating strategy.

In Iran, a wave of arrests and harassment of women singers has swept the music industry. Some artists have found some fame by releasing music on social media. Authorities are tracking them down, too.

Pope Francis leaves a legacy of advocating for social justice issues. But some Catholic communities wish he had been able to do more.