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The pushback comes as Democrats enter a midterm year in which they hope to make gains in the House and Senate.

NPR is standing up for the public's right to ask hard questions in a national campaign dubbed "For your right to be curious." At NPR's headquarters, on billboards in New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., and across social media, NPR's three iconic letters transform into "how," "who," and "why" — a bold declaration of its commitment to fight for Americans' right to ask questions both big and small.

Get ready for All Girls STEM's annual math tournament for girls! You’ll get the chance to challenge your problem-solving skills and collaborate with friends to solve tricky logic puzzles. Come for an afternoon full of math excitement, medals and cute prizes, silly games, and cookies! Audience: Recommended for girls in grades 3rd-8th (ages 8-14). Registration is required Location: Community Room

The thousands of unseen farmworkers who make our daily meals possible are the subject of an exhibit of work by artist Jimmy Dorantes, to be presented by The Photographer’s Eye in Escondido. "The Hands That Feed Us" will open on May 9 at the nonprofit gallery, with an artist’s visit and reception on opening day from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and will close on June 6. Dorantes has been photographing along the U.S.-Mexico border from a very young age, as his mother gave him his first camera at the age of three. His childhood home was on First Street in Calexico, directly across from the border fence, giving him a front-row seat on an ongoing social issue. Dorantes remembers border-crossers sleeping on the roof of his family home and hiding in a backyard tree to evade the Border Patrol. Dorantes is a visual storyteller who spent 25 years as a contract photojournalist for TIME magazine when it served as a major source for international news. "The Hands That Feed Us" is a personal homage to his roots, as Dorantes counted friends, neighbors and relatives among laborers working the fields. His mother’s family harvested crops in the Imperial Valley and traveled north during the Dust Bowl to find work. “It’s a very personal subject,” Dorantes said. “What I’ll be showing are pictures of migrant life, migrant workers sweating out in the fields like my mom would talk about. When I photograph the migrant workers, I’m kind of reliving the stories my mother shared with me.” One of Dorantes’ earliest portraits is of a 93-year-old farm worker he shot in 1974, when Dorantes was a 14-year-old high school student. “My friend, my high school buddy, said, ‘You have to take a picture of my grandfather. You’re not going to believe what he looks like,’” Dorantes recalled. The black and white image, "Mr. Nogales," shows nearly a century of field work in the man’s weathered face. Dorantes’ work has been shown at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the California Museum of Photography in Riverside, and the Museum of Photographic Arts (MoPA) in San Diego. His book, “The Observant Eye,” received an honorable mention in the documentary books category in the 2025 International Photography Awards. The Photographer’s Eye Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The acclaimed authors of the newly released anthology "The Villains Club: A Delightfully Devious Anthology" are joining forces with independent bookstore Mysterious Galaxy to present an author panel and book-signing event. The event will feature a lively discussion of the anthology, followed by a Q&A session and book signing. Authors Dr. Janina Scarlet, Jonathan Maberry, Chance Kistler, Dennis K. Crosby, Dave Beaudrie, M. B. Bruce, and Robin Talamas will introduce the audience to the anthology’s 18 captivating villains. “On the surface, these villains may seem like ordinary scoundrels, delinquents, bandits, and baddies. Scratch the surface and you'll find all the complexities, contradictions, impossible choices, and longing for connection that make even villains human,” said editor Janina Scarlet. “You'll get to know misunderstood monsters, overworked overlords, demons with major Inhuman Resources issues, and even a few villains who might actually be heroes.” For those unable to attend, the authors will personalize and sign books to be mailed directly to fans—whether they reside in an evil lair or a fortress of solitude. More information is available through the publisher Divine Feminine Publishing and the host bookstore Mysterious Galaxy. https://divinefeminine-publishing.com/events

Giancarlo Giannini (Academy Award-nominated for Wertmüller’s "Seven Beauties") gives a wonderfully comic performance as the sad sack Mimi, a Sicilian laborer whose refusal to vote for the Mafia’s candidate leads him to lose his job, his wife and his home. At rock bottom, he revives his spirits by falling in love with the beautiful, radical Fiorella (Mariangela Melato, "Swept Away"), with whom he starts a new life as a reliable husband and father. But the past comes back to haunt him, piling on comical complexities as all his energies surge into defending his honor, an obsession that has horrendous but hilarious consequences. A blistering satire of Italy in the 1970s, "The Seduction Of Mimi" takes aim at a corrupt government, compromised labor leaders and the Neanderthal sexual politics of men in power, with uproarious results. A raucous sex comedy that brought international fame to director Lina Wertmüller.

This Mother's Day, Urban Plates is showing moms some love with a sweet surprise when dining in or taking food it to go and enjoy at home. The chef-driven restaurant will be gifting the first 200 moms a complimentary house-made Dark Chocolate Pudding, plus a rose as a small token of appreciation on Mother’s Day, May 10. Celebrate with a wholesome made-from-scratch meal she'll love, whether she's craving guest favorites like the Surf and Turf,, Beets + Avocado Plant-Based Bowl, or Seared Wild Ahi Tuna Plate, or keeping it classic with Grilled Steak Salad or a Grass-Fed Crispy Onion Cheeseburger. Mom can also enjoy this week's Chef Spotlight, featuring the Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Plate, Grilled Cage Free Chicken Plate, and Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad, all priced at $13.95 For more information, please visit https://urbanplates.com.

KC Johns delivers infectious country-rock with dynamic, compelling vocals and an undeniable determination. She turned heads with her viral single “Rodeo Queen,” hitting over 2.2 million streams, climbing to #28 on Texas Country Radio, and earning Top 10 honors from the Texas Country Music Association. Johns kicked off 2026 with “Bad Perfume,” accompanied by a music video. The track is a smoky, dangerous rocker driven by bold guitars and sultry rhythm, capturing the intoxicating rush of a love that smelled sweet at first but turned sharp and unforgettable. “Bad Perfume” made the Highest Debut on both the American Country Music and Texas Country Music charts, earning Song of the Week and ranking third in first-week adds. From opening for major artists like Luke Bryan, Chris Young, and Randy Houser to headlining her own stages around the world, KC brings her signature blend of honesty, grit, and soulful storytelling. She remains grounded in connection, dedicated to creating experiences that resonate, all while enjoying a glass of her Thunder Mesquite Smoked Bourbon Whiskey. Learn more at KCJohns.Rocks.

Relive the hair-raising mission of the USS Midway, which rescued some 3000 desperate “at risk “refugees from Saigon, Vietnam on the last two days of April 1975. Midway was the “tactical evacuation commander “ for Task Force 76 (TF-76) airlift operations, and participated in the largest humanitarian rescue mission in US Navy history. Midway Museum docent Andy Hill will describe the hair raising operation that was the USS Midway’s final deployment to Vietnam, not to wage war, but to rescue refugees in South Vietnam‘s final hours. Hill will share the story of this mission that broke rules and set precedence as a Navy crew conducted the ship’s flight deck operations with embarked refugees. It gave thousands a second chance at freedom. This lecture will be in-person and on Zoom. Email bheckler@san.rr.com for the Zoom link.

Many U.S. cities have too many office buildings and not enough homes. Developers are now converting some old offices into apartments and condos, but it's going slowly.