NPR: Opinion https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=149849730 Opinion en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Tue, 06 May 2025 22:58:40 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: Opinion https://www.npr.org/tags/149849730/opinion Opinion: 5 steps we must take to vaccinate the world's vulnerable—and end the pandemic Three doctors present their proposal to get vaccines to everyone in the world. "We already have the resources, knowledge and systems," they write. Global leaders just have to make it happen. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:49:13 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/01/19/1073034243/opinion-5-steps-we-must-take-to-vaccinate-the-worlds-vulnerable https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/01/19/1073034243/opinion-5-steps-we-must-take-to-vaccinate-the-worlds-vulnerable

Three doctors present their proposal to get vaccines to everyone in the world. "We already have the resources, knowledge and systems," they write. Global leaders just have to make it happen.

]]> Edward Cliff Opinion: NBA Sidelines Free Speech In Favor Of China Scott Simon says the NBA has been handling China with kid gloves, in contrast with how outspoken coaches and players have been with their thoughts on America. Sat, 12 Oct 2019 08:12:32 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2019/10/12/769578234/opinion-nba-sidelines-free-speech-in-favor-of-china https://www.npr.org/2019/10/12/769578234/opinion-nba-sidelines-free-speech-in-favor-of-china Scott Simon says the NBA has been handling China with kid gloves, in contrast with how outspoken coaches and players have been with their thoughts on America.

]]> Scott Simon It's Easier To Call A Fact A Fact When It's One You Like, Study Finds The Pew Research Center looked at Americans' ability to identify factual statements as opposed to opinion statements. Success rates varied significantly, they found — and partisan bias played a role. Tue, 19 Jun 2018 18:31:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2018/06/19/621569425/its-easier-to-call-a-fact-a-fact-when-it-s-a-fact-you-like-study-finds https://www.npr.org/2018/06/19/621569425/its-easier-to-call-a-fact-a-fact-when-it-s-a-fact-you-like-study-finds

The Pew Research Center looked at Americans' ability to identify factual statements as opposed to opinion statements. Success rates varied significantly, they found — and partisan bias played a role.

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]]> Camila Domonoske In 'Basmati Blues,' Brie Larson Plays A White Savior. Indians Are Annoyed There's Bollywood-style singing, dancing and a scene of the Oscar-winning actress riding a white horse. Indians are calling out its stereotypes and cliched portrayals of their customs and culture. Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:28:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/02/09/584510873/in-basmati-blues-brie-larson-plays-a-white-savior-indians-are-annoyed https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/02/09/584510873/in-basmati-blues-brie-larson-plays-a-white-savior-indians-are-annoyed

There's Bollywood-style singing, dancing and a scene of the Oscar-winning actress riding a white horse. Indians are calling out its stereotypes and cliched portrayals of their customs and culture.

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