In his new book, Michael Beschloss focuses on the lead up to war. But a more pressing danger and indictment of presidential power may be the interventions not authorized by Congress.
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In his new book, Michael Beschloss focuses on the lead up to war. But a more pressing danger and indictment of presidential power may be the interventions not authorized by Congress.
(Image credit: Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images)
Life can be pretty rough when you’re feeling down in the dumps. Maybe it starts because school is stressing you out, or you get into an argument with your best friend, or your big crush rejects you. Or maybe your life is actually going okay, but for some reason your mind keeps taking a turn down some pretty dark…
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The Hate U Give tells the story of a young girl who witnesses the police shooting of her friend, an unarmed black teenager. NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with director George Tillman Jr. and Angie Thomas, who wrote the book on which the movie is based.