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<p>More than a thousand protesters gathered in Portland in the third week of widespread demonstrations against structural racism and police violence on June 15, 2020.</p>

Black Lives Matter Demonstrations Are Not A Big Factor In Oregon's COVID-19 Spike

The Oregon Health Authority says anti-racism demonstrations and protests against police brutality are not significant contributors to the rise in COVID-19 cases around the state.

Washington, D.C.'s most famous resident, President Trump, is basing his reelection around the idea that he remains an outsider from the country's political establishment.

Trump Is Still Running Against The City And Idea Of Washington, D.C.

Issues of vanity aside, the mask has become an emblem of submission to experts, to officialdom — to Washington. By the same token, the refusal to wear a mask becomes another badge of defiance.

Predictions

Our panelists predict what statues will replace the Confederate generals.

<p>Senators rise and say the Pledge of Allegiance during a special session called to address police reform and coronavirus concerns, at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon, on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.</p>

Oregon Legislators Conclude Marathon Special Session. Here's What Passed

Over the course of three days, lawmakers passed 22 bills dealing with police accountability, coronavirus relief, and much more.

Health officials are working to keep a fast-moving coronavirus outbreak at California's San Quentin State Prison from spreading into the broader Bay Area community.

'Shocking, Heartbreaking' Coronavirus Outbreak In Calif. Prison Alarms Health Experts

Doctors warn that a fast-moving outbreak at San Quentin, California's oldest prison, may hurt the wider community and health care system.

Nikole Hannah-Jones has received the MacArthur "Genius Award," as well as a Peabody Award and George Polk Award. She co-founded the Ida Be Well Society for Investigative Reporting, which is dedicated to increasing the ranks of investigative reporters of color.

Fresh Air Weekend: America's Racial Wealth Gap; PTSD And Psychedelics

Nikole Hannah-Jones says reparations might narrow the wealth gap. Ken Tucker reviews new albums by Lady Gaga and Carly Rae Jepsen. Dr. Julie Holland discusses the psychiatric uses of psychedelics.

The Department of Justice has issued an alert about a card circulating online falsely claiming that holders are legally exempt from wearing a mask. Public health officials overwhelmingly recommend wearing a mask when going out in public.

Justice Department Issues Warning About Fake Mask Exempt Cards

The department says the public should ignore the fraudulent cards, which purport to carry the authority of the "Freedom to Breathe Agency," which is neither a federal nor a state agency.

Vice President Pence waves to supporters after speaking Thursday at Lordstown Motors Corp. in Lordstown, Ohio.

Trump Campaign Postpones Pence Events In Arizona And Florida After Coronavirus Spikes

Vice President Pence and the Trump campaign are postponing events in Florida and Arizona "out of an abundance of caution" after increases of coronavirus cases in both states.

Book And TV Recommendations From NPR Guests

Our guests tell listeners which books and TV shows they recommend to better understand the current moment.

Sami Tamimi Peppers Palestinian Cuisine Cookbook With Stories From The Region

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Palestinian chef Sami Tamimi about his newest cookbook, Falastin.

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