'Not Broken But Simply Unfinished': Poet Amanda Gorman Calls For A Better AmericaJanuary 20, 2021The 22-year-old composed a poem that acknowledges the recent insurrection attempt, but turns toward hope. America "isn't broken but simply unfinished," she said.
Kamala Harris Sworn In As Vice PresidentJanuary 20, 2021Harris has officially become the first woman, first Black person and first Asian American to be vice president.
'This Is America's Day': Biden's Inaugural Address, AnnotatedJanuary 20, 2021Joe Biden gives his first address to the nation as president. NPR reporters from across the newsroom are providing live fact checks and analysis of the remarks.
Watch Live: Inauguration Day Ceremony And EventsJanuary 20, 2021Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as president and vice president of the United States on Wednesday. Follow live special coverage throughout the day.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s Capitol On Guard: Inauguration Day Demonstrations End PeacefullyJanuary 20, 2021 | Nick Miller | Scott Rodd | Kris HooksAfter pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol two weeks ago, state and local law enforcement began surrounding California’s Capitol. Despite the preparation for violence, none occurred.
State GovernmentCalifornia Attorney General Files Nine Lawsuits In One Day As Trump Leaves OfficeJanuary 19, 2021 | Nicole NixonXavier Becerra elevated his national profile by filing a grand total of 122 lawsuits against the Trump administration. It may have played a part in his nomination to serve as incoming President Joe Biden’s health secretary. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
400 Lights, For 400,000 Dead, Illuminate Lincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolJanuary 19, 2021"Sharing grief brings people together," says historian Micki McElya. The ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday was the most prominent memorial so far to the victims of COVID-19.
Watch: California Health Officials Update On COVID-19 For Jan 19January 19, 2021Watch as California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly gives an update Tuesday on COVID-19 in the state.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Vision For Economic JusticeJanuary 18, 2021NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michael Tubbs, Stockton, Calif., ex-mayor and founder of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, on how Martin Luther King Jr. impacted the fight for universal basic income.
Sacramento Martin Luther King Day Celebrations Looked Different This Year, But Still Preserved His LegacyJanuary 18, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanA car caravan in place of the traditional three walking parades Sacramento usually holds happened, but organizers say the message is still there. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.