Dave Blanchard
Stories
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Education
Librarians worry e-book pricing might affect people's ability to borrow books
Local libraries are paying a lot more for e-books than they would for physical books. Librarians worry this hike in pricing might affect people's ability to borrow the books they want to read.
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Business
A Racist Law From 1834 Stands In The Way Of A Chehalis Tribe Business Venture
The Chehalis Tribe in Washington state has a plan to create jobs and revenue. The problem? A racist law from 1834.
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Environment
Barry Lopez, Acclaimed Author And Traveler Beyond Many Horizons, Dies At 75
Lopez — who won a National Book Award in 1986 for Arctic Dreams — wrote about his travels to far places. But his writings aren't just travelogues, they remind us of how precious life on Earth is.
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Music
Family Reigns Supreme On Jeff Tweedy's New Album, 'Love Is The King'
The leader of Wilco isn't touring anytime soon, but he's kept creating with help from his sons, who appear with him on a new solo album and in a playful livestream series on Instagram.
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Music
On 'Seeking Thrills,' Georgia Channels A Lifetime On The Dance Floor
British musician Georgia has a new album out full of throwback dance beats and stripped-back vocals. It's called Seeking Thrills and aims to capture the unifying force of a good club beat.
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Music
Here Comes YouTube: 'Billboard' To Change How It Calculates Top Albums
Starting Jan. 3, Billboard is changing the way it calculates the top albums of the week. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Slate writer and critic Chris Molanphy about what the rule changes mean.
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Books
Barry Lopez Shares 6 Places That Shaped His World Understanding In 'Horizon'
Author Barry Lopez has made a career out of writing about his travels to far-flung parts of the globe. His new book Horizon focuses on six places that have shaped his understanding of the world.