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In his new book, “The Neighborhood Has Its Own Rules” sociology professor Cid Martinez reveals the ways in which urban institutions — churches, local government and street gangs — manage conflict.

Women often bear a heavier burden at times of crisis. Yet they draw on their inner strength to survive — and thrive. NPR photographed and interviewed 19 women over 3 weeks. Here are their stories.

Also in this week's education roundup, a new study suggest that a high-crime neighborhood can have an effect on student attendance.

A new study suggests living in a high-crime area, or simply passing through one on the way to school, can lead to more absences.

Airs Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

James Loewen's 1995 book explained how history textbooks got the story of America wrong. Now, in a new edition, Loewen champions critical thinking in the age of fake news.

James Loewen's 1995 book explained how history textbooks got the story of America wrong. Now, in a new edition, Loewen champions critical thinking in the age of fake news.

"The white crystal powder has been referred to as 'Mother of Satan' by terrorist organizations," the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said of the explosive TATP.

President Trump had blocked critics from his @realDonaldTrump account. But a ruling in May said that his account is "a public forum" and that his followers enjoy First Amendment guarantees.

Quentin Cooks is a culinary program offered at San Quentin State Prison since 2016. The program is designed to train inmates in the culinary arts, giving them the skills they need to find employment once they are released from prison.