Frank Lankford
Appearances
NPR News Now
NPR News: 04-22-2025 3PM EDT
The survey of more than 500 political scientists around the country found that ratings of American democracy plunged by 12 percentage points between the November election and early February. Stephen Levitsky, a professor of government at Harvard, cites the Trump administration's attacks on law firms, universities, and the news media.
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NPR News: 04-22-2025 3PM EDT
But some scholars disagree and say Trump is using legitimate presidential powers to solve longstanding problems, including illegal immigration and job loss from trade. Frank Lankford, NPR News.
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NPR News: 11-18-2024 8PM EST
Pastor Chris Morgan leads Christ United Methodist Church, politically divided congregation. Leading up to election day, he preached kindness, encouraging his flock to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If we hold to that, then we can actually hopefully become an example for society instead of mirroring society.
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NPR News: 11-18-2024 8PM EST
Some parishioners said the sermon series helped them talk to people they disagree with and remain calm doing so. Another parishioner, though, thought it brought election politics into the church, which he sees as a sanctuary from all that. Frank Lankford, NPR News, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.