/tags/2019-year-in-review 2019 year in review en-US Copyright Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:37:08 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2019-12-31/the-2010s-a-decade-of-protests-around-the-world A turbulent decade began with the Arab Spring and ended with a swell of anti-government demonstrations from Latin America to India, Sudan and Hong Kong. Here's a glimpse of protests outside the U.S. Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:37:08 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2019-12-31/the-2010s-a-decade-of-protests-around-the-world Claire Harbage, Hannah Bloch /news/2019-12-31/could-2020-bring-action-on-lgbtq-protections-or-drug-sentencing-reform This year, Ohio lawmakers managed to send 21 bills to the governor's desk for his signature. However, there are many other proposals that received a lot… Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:30:00 GMT /news/2019-12-31/could-2020-bring-action-on-lgbtq-protections-or-drug-sentencing-reform Andy Chow /npr-news/2019-12-31/50-wonderful-things-from-2019 From J.Lo to Keanu, baseball GIFs to Phoebe Waller-Bridge's masterpiece, here are 50 great cultural moments — from TV, movies, theater, books, podcasts and more — from the year that was. Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:00:58 GMT /npr-news/2019-12-31/50-wonderful-things-from-2019 Linda Holmes /news-partners/npr-news/2019-12-31/the-top-moments-from-a-decade-that-reshaped-american-politics A tumultuous decade in politics saw everything from the presidency and reelection of the first black president to the rise of the Tea Party and the improbable election of Donald Trump as president. Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:00:58 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2019-12-31/the-top-moments-from-a-decade-that-reshaped-american-politics Domenico Montanaro /news/2019-12-27/in-2019-a-mass-shooting-sparked-talk-but-little-action-on-guns-in-ohio Even after a deadly mass shooting in Dayton appeared to flip the gun conversation in Ohio, 2019 comes to a close with legislators having done little on… Fri, 27 Dec 2019 13:22:59 GMT /news/2019-12-27/in-2019-a-mass-shooting-sparked-talk-but-little-action-on-guns-in-ohio Andy Chow /news-partners/npr-news/2019-12-27/our-10-most-read-political-stories-of-2019-reflect-a-shifting-capitol-power-dynamic NPR's top political stories of the year ranged from how incoming Speaker Nancy Pelosi would run the House to Robert Mueller's Russia report and the Green New Deal. Fri, 27 Dec 2019 10:00:27 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2019-12-27/our-10-most-read-political-stories-of-2019-reflect-a-shifting-capitol-power-dynamic Domenico Montanaro /news-partners/2019-12-19/nprs-favorite-movies-of-2019 Parasite, Knives Out, Avengers: Endgame, Little Womenand Marriage Storyare among the year-end list of 20 films that NPR critics loved the most. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:55:19 GMT /news-partners/2019-12-19/nprs-favorite-movies-of-2019 Bob Mondello, Glen Weldon, Linda Holmes /news/2019-12-18/black-holes-and-other-worlds-wosus-most-read-stories-of-2019 If you thought 2019 felt decades long, you’re not alone. ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ was busier than we’ve ever been, breaking website records and winning a slate of awards,… Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:28:40 GMT /news/2019-12-18/black-holes-and-other-worlds-wosus-most-read-stories-of-2019 Gabe Rosenberg /news-partners/2019-12-13/nprs-favorite-tv-shows-of-2019 Series such as Fleabag, Watchmenand Successionhighlight our pop culture critics' list of the 19 best television and serial streaming programs of 2019. Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:30:21 GMT /news-partners/2019-12-13/nprs-favorite-tv-shows-of-2019 Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Eric Deggans