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'Peanuts,' one of the world's most popular cartoons, pushed for Title IX in the 1970s

The Peanuts characters reminded readers of the importance of Title IX at a moment when many schools and athletic programs were resistant to it. Peanuts © 1979 Peanuts Worldwide LLC hide caption

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Culture

'Peanuts,' one of the world's most popular cartoons, pushed for Title IX in the 1970s

Peanuts was a place where female athletes saw their presence on the playing field explicitly supported.

Politics

Politics chat: Biden and G7 discuss Ukraine; abortion rights and gun control bills

by Tamara Keith

Politics chat: Biden and G7 discuss Ukraine; abortion rights and gun control bills

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Politics

Sen. Mitch McConnell is illuminating the legal conservative route for Republicans

by Deirdre Walsh

Sen. Mitch McConnell is illuminating the legal conservative route for Republicans

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Elections

Michigan is looking to ban abortions. It may rest on the gubernatorial election

by Zoe Clark

Michigan is looking to ban abortions. It may rest on the gubernatorial election

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Space

Cockroaches that ate Apollo 11's moon dust are up for sale. NASA ain't happy about it

by Elissa Nadworny

Cockroaches that ate Apollo 11's moon dust are up for sale. NASA ain't happy about it

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Education

These college students talked to NPR about applying to schools. Now they've graduated

by Elissa Nadworny

These college students talked to NPR about applying to schools. Now they've graduated

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National

Texas has banned almost all abortions — but it's taken decades

by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | The Texas Newsroom

Texas has banned almost all abortions — but it's taken decades

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Sounds like a TV show...

by Will Shortz

Sunday Puzzle: Sounds like a TV show...

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National

Tool libraries are creating accessible alternatives to owning big ticket appliances

by Elissa Nadworny

Tool libraries are creating accessible alternatives to owning big ticket appliances

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Author Interviews

'The Last Resort' unveils the destructive reality of beachside destinations

by Elissa Nadworny

'The Last Resort' unveils the destructive reality of beachside destinations

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Law

Answering immediate questions on abortion rights after the Supreme Court decision

by Elissa Nadworny

Answering immediate questions on abortion rights after the Supreme Court decision

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Asia

Afghanistan is reeling after 2 earthquakes in a week

by Elissa Nadworny

Afghanistan is reeling after 2 earthquakes in a week

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National

Uvalde resident discusses how the community is coping, one month later

by Elissa Nadworny

Uvalde resident discusses how the community is coping, one month later

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Law

Texas law student talks about her current and future fight for abortion rights

by Elissa Nadworny

Texas law student talks about her current and future fight for abortion rights

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Culture

'Peanuts,' one of the world's most popular cartoons, pushed for Title IX in the 1970s

by Neda Ulaby

'Peanuts,' one of the world's most popular cartoons, pushed for Title IX in the 1970s

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Europe

Russian missiles hit western Ukraine

by Emily Feng

Russian missiles hit western Ukraine

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World

Israel's probe of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's killing raises questions

by Daniel Estrin

Israel's probe of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's killing raises questions

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Music Interviews

Patty Griffin releases demos and home recordings on 'Tape'

by Elissa Nadworny

Patty Griffin releases demos and home recordings on 'Tape'

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Politics chat: Biden and G7 discuss Ukraine; abortion rights and gun control bills

Sen. Mitch McConnell is illuminating the legal conservative route for Republicans

Michigan is looking to ban abortions. It may rest on the gubernatorial election

Cockroaches that ate Apollo 11's moon dust are up for sale. NASA ain't happy about it

These college students talked to NPR about applying to schools. Now they've graduated

Texas has banned almost all abortions — but it's taken decades

Sunday Puzzle: Sounds like a TV show...

Tool libraries are creating accessible alternatives to owning big ticket appliances

'The Last Resort' unveils the destructive reality of beachside destinations

Answering immediate questions on abortion rights after the Supreme Court decision

Afghanistan is reeling after 2 earthquakes in a week

Uvalde resident discusses how the community is coping, one month later

Texas law student talks about her current and future fight for abortion rights

'Peanuts,' one of the world's most popular cartoons, pushed for Title IX in the 1970s

Russian missiles hit western Ukraine

Israel's probe of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's killing raises questions

Patty Griffin releases demos and home recordings on 'Tape'

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